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BX52 OMW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,695 mi
Last recorded158,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 158,695 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded. Cleaned and greased

Fail 18 Jan 2016 158,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 149,076 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front shocker fill/drain hose cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2015 149,035 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front and offside front shocker fill/drain hose cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 144,906 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 144,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 135,808 miles

both rear tyres near limit

Fail 27 Aug 2013 135,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,505 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,954 miles

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2009 96,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 68,381 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 68,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BX52 OMW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BX52 OMW, 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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BX52 OMW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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