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DY52 OAM

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,546 mi
Last recorded108,546 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,546 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 108,546 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,553 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 101,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 101,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 91,890 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 May 2015 89,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 82,451 miles

high level brake light inoperative

nearside and offside front shock absorbers damp

Pass 18 May 2013 74,005 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,008 miles

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

nearside front door miror glass broken and mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front door miror glass broken and mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,335 miles

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

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

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

front tyres are wearing unevenly on their outer edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,019 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 30,017 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DY52 OAM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY52 OAM, 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 DY52 OAM registered?

DY52 OAM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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