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RY51 BNK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,453 mi
Last recorded173,453 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 173,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 161,624 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 161,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 151,310 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriated

tailgate struts weak

tested wet

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2021 151,299 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriated

tailgate struts weak

tested wet

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 140,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 125,266 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear cover missing from tow bar electrics

Pass 10 May 2018 114,108 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 107,663 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 104,786 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 13 May 2015 100,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear tyres split and perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 91,063 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,920 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strong advise, Front inner discs very pitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,528 miles

Strong advise, Front inner discs very pitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,659 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,196 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,656 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,098 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 BNK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNK, 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 BNK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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