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RN51 YFK

2002 Citroen C5

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,082 mi
Last recorded75,082 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 YFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 75,082 miles

1(one) bulb inop centre stop light

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

covers missing both number plate light units

Fail 11 Jun 2011 74,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

1(one) bulb inop centre stop light

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

covers missing both number plate light units

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

number plate light covers missing

Fail 4 Jun 2010 69,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

number plate light covers missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,667 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 56,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,942 miles

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

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 YFK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YFK, 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 YFK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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