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RN51 UFZ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,559 mi
Last recorded139,559 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 UFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 139,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 139,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,749 miles

front steady bar bolt missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 131,692 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front steady bar bolt missing

rear brake plate rubbing wheel

rear discs carroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 114,825 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 114,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,513 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,740 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,755 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 78,755 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,732 miles

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

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

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 UFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN51 UFZ registered?

RN51 UFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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The MOT history for RN51 UFZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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