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RL51 NYR

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 NYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 95,723 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 93,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 92,012 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 92,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 89,435 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 89,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 87,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

oil dipstick cup damages

Fail 23 May 2017 87,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

oil dipstick cup damages

rear tillgate bootil cannot be secured in the closed position

Pass 25 May 2016 85,267 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 May 2016 85,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 82,375 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 82,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 79,495 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 79,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 73,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,386 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 49,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,624 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 39,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,042 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,384 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 NYR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYR, 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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What year was RL51 NYR registered?

RL51 NYR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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