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MJ52 OEE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,536 mi
Last recorded160,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 OEE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 160,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hydraulic suspension pipes slightly coroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 151,594 miles

near side rear suspension unit weeping fluid

Fail 4 Aug 2015 151,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear suspension unit weeping fluid

Pass 22 Jul 2014 138,326 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 138,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 130,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 130,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 124,334 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 124,334 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 108,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,759 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 97,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,680 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 84,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,254 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 58,413 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ52 OEE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MJ52 OEE, 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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MJ52 OEE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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