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RN51 HPY

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Lpg 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,560 mi
Last recorded134,560 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 134,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 127,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Mar 2011 118,954 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 118,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 111,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 101,677 miles

exhaust corroding

o/s/f brake flexi hose slightly twisted

o/s/r number plate light incomplete

o/s/r tyre has 1 nail in outer edge - 1 nail in inner edge unrepairable area

rear brake application making a grinding noise

rear inner brake pads becoming low

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2008 87,582 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

o/s/r tyre has nail in close to unrepairable area

Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,289 miles

n/s/f wiper worn

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 HPY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RN51 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

RN51 HPY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is RN51 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 HPY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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