MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
part of throttle linkage adrift under bonnet
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear silencer corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear brake disc is corroded.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f tyre low
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 SSX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BG52 SSX, 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 BG52 SSX registered?
BG52 SSX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 November 2002.
Is BG52 SSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG52 SSX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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