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MJ52 OEX

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 OEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 139,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2025 137,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp with suspension fluid

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear suspension unit damp with suspension fluid

Rear brake pipes, suspension pipes, suspension components all covered in underseal.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 134,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2023 131,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2023 128,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 124,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,704 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 120,698 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,889 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,185 miles

front brake pads worn to the limit

Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,676 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,096 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,648 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,585 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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MJ52 OEX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MJ52 OEX, 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 MJ52 OEX registered?

MJ52 OEX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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