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DG52 DLY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,553 mi
Last recorded117,553 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,553 miles

Nearside 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 23 Oct 2015 104,094 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,798 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,836 miles

advise rear discs

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,667 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 17 Mar 2009 73,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,465 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,233 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 33,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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DG52 DLY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG52 DLY, 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 DG52 DLY registered?

DG52 DLY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is DG52 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 DLY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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