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RN51 OOA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,182 mi
Last recorded170,182 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 OOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 170,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract,tailgate struts weak,.rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 25 Sep 2020 170,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking suspension shock absorber leak pipe pipe perished/leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract,tailgate struts weak,.rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2019 169,451 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight/general (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits + wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

exhaust system rusty & rear silencer in poor condition,osf tyre tread gettin low & wear to inner edge,osr tyre tread getting low.engtine/bay covers,oversills & undershields fitted

slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,tailgate struts weak,front seat belts slow to retract.front & rear wiper blades split

Pass 28 Sep 2018 168,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wear to inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

rear blade split,stone chip in central area of screen,osf seat belt slow to retract,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,brake fluid slightly discoloured,osf & rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2017 167,556 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic engine/bay,oversills & undershields fitted.all tyre treads getting low,front tyres worn on inner edges,rear silencer corroded/poor condition,

Fail 21 Sep 2017 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic engine/bay,oversills & undershields fitted.all tyre treads getting low,front tyres worn on inner edges,rear silencer corroded/poor condition,

Pass 23 Sep 2016 164,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight advanced weep (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front seat belts slow to retract,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered.

slight oil leaks,rear exhaust silencer corroded

tailgate struts weak & not holding open.plastic engine/bay,oversills & undershields fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 164,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking low pressure return pipe detached + slight contamination to suspension/hub & underbody area (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight advanced weep (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front seat belts slow to retract,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered.

slight oil leaks,rear exhaust silencer corroded

tailgate struts weak & not holding open.plastic engine/bay,oversills & undershields fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 157,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf washer jet weak,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic oversills fitted,front seat belts slow to retract,tailgate struts weak,rear exhaust silencer in poor condition/outer shell peeling,

Fail 2 Jun 2015 157,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf washer jet weak,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic oversills fitted,front seat belts slow to retract,tailgate struts weak,rear exhaust silencer in poor condition/outer shell peeling,

osr tyre odd brand

Pass 10 Jul 2014 148,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper/linkage worn & blade split,osf seat belt slow to retract,plastic oversills fitted,tailgate struts weak,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,rear exhaust silencer in poor condition,osf tyre odd brand & wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 138,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 127,695 miles

front wiper blades smeary,slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 123,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front & rear brake pads not fully visible.

rear wiper blade split,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,tailgate struts weak,rear number plate lamps dim,slight corrosion to exhaust system,full underbody shields & plastic oversills fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2011 119,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 119,196 miles

slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

plastic oversills & various undershields fitted,tailgate struts weak,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,

rear wiper blade split,washer reservoir cap missing,various slight body damage,mixed tyre brands fitted,nsr tyre tread getting low,slight bind from nsr brake,

Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 108,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 97,967 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 97,967 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 88,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyre treads getting low,front pads appear low,inner rear arches & load space covered,osr door damaged,front to rear undershields & plastic oversills fitted,rear wiper blade split.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 88,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyre treads getting low,front pads appear low,inner rear arches & load space covered,osr door damaged,front to rear undershields & plastic oversills fitted,rear wiper blade split.

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 OOA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RN51 OOA, 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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RN51 OOA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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