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RN51 HPV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,798 mi
Last recorded142,798 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 142,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 133,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 121,083 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 107,411 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 107,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,862 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,302 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 85,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,383 miles

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,139 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 72,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight binding from offside front brake †rear brakes noisy

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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RN51 HPV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN51 HPV, 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 RN51 HPV registered?

RN51 HPV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is RN51 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 HPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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