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DA51 OBU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,369 mi
Last recorded105,369 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,369 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f suspension leg damp

n/s/r tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,300 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 103,300 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,458 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,448 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,524 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 91,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 88,866 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 88,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 86,592 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 86,592 miles

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

engine mounts weak

exhaust corroded

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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DA51 OBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA51 OBU, 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 DA51 OBU registered?

DA51 OBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is DA51 OBU safe to buy?

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