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BX52 UOU

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 UOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,979 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 75,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,777 miles

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

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 14 Mar 2012 67,784 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,265 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 66,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,727 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,259 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Door mirror adjuster switch not working

Front exhaust system rattling

Near side door mirror insecure

Near side rear tyre nail/screw in tread

Near side wiper blade split

Off side door mirror outer casing has some damage

Off side front tyre has some tread damage

Off side rear tyre near 1.6m & outer tread edge/side wall cracking

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,259 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Door mirror adjuster switch not working

Front exhaust system rattling

Near side door mirror insecure

Near side rear tyre nail/screw in tread

Near side wiper blade split

Off side door mirror outer casing has some damage

Off side front tyre has some tread damage

Off side rear tyre near 1.6m & outer tread edge/side wall cracking

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,190 miles

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

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)

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 UOU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOU, 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 BX52 UOU registered?

BX52 UOU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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