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MT52 DSO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,021 mi
Last recorded172,021 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 DSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2014 172,021 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion underside of car in places

harsh play in nearside front lower ball joint (border line pass)

oil leak

slight misting of oil around front shock absorbers

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2014 172,021 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

harsh play in nearside front lower ball joint (border line pass)

oil leak

slight misting of oil around front shock absorbers

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2013 161,710 miles

exhaust system corroded and leaking

nearside inner wheel arch trim loose

oil leak

slight misting of oil around offside and nearside front shock absorbers

stone chips in windscreen

wipers poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2012 148,266 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

exhaust system leak

hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around offside and nearside front shock absorbers

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2011 134,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake cables poor condition

offside washer pipe split

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight play in offside and nearside rear swing arms

Pass 1 Sep 2011 134,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake cables poor condition

offside washer pipe split

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight play in offside and nearside rear swing arms

Pass 5 Feb 2011 124,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2010 110,994 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,994 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nsr bump stop missing

osr bump stop poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,637 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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MT52 DSO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT52 DSO, 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 MT52 DSO registered?

MT52 DSO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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