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RL51 NZW

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,965 mi
Last recorded116,965 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 116,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp bulb is holded in with a pice of tape

Pass 17 Jul 2010 104,684 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,394 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 100,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,258 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,920 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,920 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,165 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 NZW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NZW, 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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How do I check the history of RL51 NZW?

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What year was RL51 NZW registered?

RL51 NZW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is RL51 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 NZW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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