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RN02 MWX

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

167,919 mi
Last recorded167,919 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 MWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 167,919 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 167,804 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Child seat fitted near side rear

Pass 11 Sep 2014 161,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nsr cut in tyre tread

osr and nsr suspension gaiters split

Fail 11 Sep 2014 161,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nsr cut in tyre tread

osr and nsr suspension gaiters split

Pass 11 Sep 2013 155,744 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r,o/s/r suspension gaiter splits

Fail 10 Sep 2013 155,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r,o/s/r suspension gaiter splits

Pass 17 Sep 2012 150,266 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing edges small cut

slight damp on PAS pipe

Fail 14 Sep 2012 150,264 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing edges small cut

slight damp on PAS pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2011 137,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 134,660 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 134,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 118,455 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 118,454 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,298 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 101,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,615 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 82,613 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,369 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 67,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RN02 MWX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RN02 MWX, 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 RN02 MWX registered?

RN02 MWX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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