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RN51 UHU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,163 mi
Last recorded210,163 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 UHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 210,163 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 201,331 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 201,331 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 191,902 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 191,902 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some marks on windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2011 186,041 miles

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

high level stop light not working but wiring canot be seen

Pass 1 Feb 2010 179,182 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 179,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 169,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 151,087 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 151,018 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 116,507 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 116,103 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,815 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 UHU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red 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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

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

Is RN51 UHU safe to buy?

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