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DX52 OXS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,452 mi
Last recorded223,452 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 223,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 222,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake shield missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 222,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting and weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 @2mm bald inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake back shield missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting and weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 210,473 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Jun 2019 210,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear abs sensor wire loose on suspension arm

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 197,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet working but not very powerful

Offside Front parking brake performance poor as low effort but locks when lever fully applied

Rear curly suspension pipe starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2017 185,225 miles

Nearside Front handbrake outer cable cracking

parking brake going out of balance

Fail 20 Jun 2017 184,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front handbrake outer cable cracking

parking brake going out of balance

Pass 17 Jun 2016 169,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 169,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 154,329 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 154,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 137,814 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 121,589 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,589 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,466 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 103,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,756 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 26,239 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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DX52 OXS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DX52 OXS, 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 DX52 OXS registered?

DX52 OXS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is DX52 OXS safe to buy?

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