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RL51 LNJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,371 mi
Last recorded196,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 LNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 196,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 196,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 192,713 miles

suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,front tyres slight wear on edges,fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 189,850 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 189,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 184,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2015 184,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 184,831 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust slight leaks

front brakes slight binding,

Pass 15 May 2014 181,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 81,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2012 77,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,458 miles

suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,n/s wiper rubber wearing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,078 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 44,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,989 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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RL51 LNJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL51 LNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL51 LNJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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