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AU52 XBZ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,041 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

accident damage to n/s rear but no sharp edges.

heavy oil leak.

suspension sphere and pipes behind engine wet with hydraulic fluid but not dripping under pressure.

undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 31 May 2017 103,038 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow, (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear, (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush, (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

accident damage to n/s rear but no sharp edges.

heavy oil leak.

suspension sphere and pipes behind engine wet with hydraulic fluid but not dripping under pressure.

undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,644 miles

Offside Front suspension strut has a light misting of oil.

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

both front seatbelts slow to retract.

knocking from steering but no free play detected at wheel and column hidden from view.

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,642 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers split.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension strut has a light misting of oil.

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

both front seatbelts slow to retract.

knocking from steering but no free play detected at wheel and column hidden from view.

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 6 May 2015 84,017 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Slight knock on steering operation

Slight play in nearside front link rod

Fail 5 May 2015 83,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sill covers fitted

Slight knock on steering operation

Slight play in nearside front link rod

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,877 miles

Areas of body damage around vechile

Nearside sill cover insecure

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2013 71,867 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Areas of body damage around vechile

Eml lamp on dash

Nearside sill cover insecure

Sill covers fitted

Under tray insecure

Pass 31 May 2012 61,991 miles

Off side front to rear suspension pipe corroded

Sill covers fitted

Spare tyre cut in tread

Fail 31 May 2012 61,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off side front to rear suspension pipe corroded

Sill covers fitted

Spare tyre cut in tread

Pass 27 May 2011 60,579 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2011 60,564 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,783 miles

advised front brake pads getting low

advised slight play at sterring wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,914 miles

advised front disc slight corrosion

advised osr tyre low on tread

advised pads worn

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,696 miles

advised nsr disc

Fail 15 Oct 2008 42,696 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advised nsr disc

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,818 miles

advised handbrake warning lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,507 miles

advised steel rim on nsr

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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AU52 XBZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU52 XBZ, 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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AU52 XBZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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