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RY51 BNE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,786 mi
Last recorded125,786 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

centre seat belt buckle stiff to release

Fail 22 Apr 2014 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

centre seat belt buckle stiff to release

Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,156 miles

Advise rev counter not functional

Advise suspension fluid leak from the offside front area

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 122,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise rev counter not functional

Advise suspension fluid leak from the offside front area

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 122,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

high stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Mar 2012 118,052 miles

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

engine mangement light on

o/s/r tyre in poor condition bald on inner edge and tread worn uneven

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,917 miles

OBD light on

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,415 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 104,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

osr suspension has a split gaiter advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,137 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,654 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 62,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil low

front brake pads wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,357 miles

engine oil low

front brake pads wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,276 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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RY51 BNE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RY51 BNE, 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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RY51 BNE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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