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AY52 OBV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,823 mi
Last recorded43,823 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,823 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 43,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,375 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 43,373 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake linkage seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,744 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension leg has slight leak

Offside Front suspension leg has slight leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,747 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,747 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,263 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,323 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 20,323 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,398 miles

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

offside front suspension leg slightly leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,912 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 10,982 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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AY52 OBV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY52 OBV, 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 AY52 OBV registered?

AY52 OBV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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