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RN51 UGR

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,355 mi
Last recorded220,355 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 UGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 220,355 miles

All tyres got slight cracks

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 214,233 miles

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

dampness round off side and near side suspension arms

off side mirror requires attention

off side seat belt slightly frayed

plastic covers under vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2013 214,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

dampness round off side and near side suspension arms

off side mirror requires attention

off side seat belt slightly frayed

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2012 207,560 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 207,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 201,063 miles

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

dampness round front struts

off side and near side rear suspension arms and units damp

off side mirror glass taped on

Fail 22 Feb 2011 201,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

dampness round front struts

handbrake requires adjustment

off side and near side rear suspension arms and units damp

off side mirror glass taped on

rear brakes require attention

Pass 25 Feb 2010 191,784 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 191,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 181,598 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 181,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 172,579 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 172,578 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 157,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 142,922 miles

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 UGR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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