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RL51 UHU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,370 mi
Last recorded96,370 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 UHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,370 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 95,160 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure movement at steering wheel (2.1.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,824 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 92,566 miles

Nearside Front tyre nearly bald on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,922 miles

LHM fluid stain nearside front

rear tyres perishing

slight freeplay in steering column universal joints

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,978 miles

front brake pads look low

o/s wiper blade is worn only just clearing screen

offside front tyre is badly worn on outer edge and main tread is worn to legal requirements

oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,484 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,877 miles

wear lip on front brake disc

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from underside,under tray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2008 70,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from underside,under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,256 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 56,052 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 UHU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

RL51 UHU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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