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HG52 OJW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,498 mi
Last recorded141,498 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 OJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 141,498 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 141,473 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 138,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 138,844 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 133,411 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,499 miles

(Both rear suspension units weeping)

Fail 3 Jul 2019 125,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (Both blades) (3.4 (b) (ii))

(Both rear suspension units weeping)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,656 miles

exhaust corroded rear box

o/s and n/s rear suspension damp

Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension weeping

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg to bulk head (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear suspension weeping

both outer sill fitted with trim

Pass 25 May 2016 116,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s door mirror broken

o/s rear suspension unit damp

Pass 28 May 2014 99,123 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 98,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 88,342 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag lilht not display

front no. plate damaged

Pass 15 May 2013 88,342 miles

air bag lilht not display

front no. plate damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded rear box

tow bar socket damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2012 81,441 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded rear box

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,078 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 25,818 miles

n/s front and o/s and n/s rear tyre near legial limit

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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HG52 OJW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG52 OJW, 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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HG52 OJW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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