CarVerify

Free Car Check

RN51 UHS

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,488 mi
Last recorded166,488 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 166,488 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 166,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front os and ns brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

os and ns front suspension struts damp

os and ns rear calipers close to rear brake discs

slight play osf drop link

Pass 7 May 2011 154,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 142,839 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 142,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 131,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 122,173 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2007 114,670 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 114,387 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 104,352 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 104,351 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RN51 UHS 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 UHS, 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

How do I check the history of RN51 UHS?

You can check the full history of RN51 UHS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RN51 UHS registered?

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

Is RN51 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 UHS 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.

Does RN51 UHS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RN51 UHS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.