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DA52 JBO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 JBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,822 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension bellows repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 125,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 115,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 115,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 107,537 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 107,537 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,019 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 106,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 105,959 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,792 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

slight misting of oil centre rear suspension unit

Pass 11 Aug 2010 88,757 miles

Centre rear suspension unit 'sweating'

Handbrake travell

Nearside front anti roll bar link rod lower rubber gaiter perrished

Unable to view some areas due to panelling etc

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,703 miles

slight oil seepage centre rear suspension unit

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,698 miles

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

slight oil leak rear suspension valve

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,975 miles

slight fluid leak from rear suspension unit

Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,143 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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DA52 JBO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA52 JBO, 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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DA52 JBO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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