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OCZ 4852

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,319 mi
Last recorded156,319 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCZ 4852
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 156,319 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 156,319 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 156,190 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 141,764 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 141,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

aux belt cracking/loose

nsr lens broken

nsr tyre inner edge worn

osf brake pad indicator wire loose

osf inner wing loose

osf tyre inner edge worn

osr tyre edges cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 127,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

aux belt cracking/loose

nsr lens broken

nsr tyre inner edge worn

osf brake pad indicator wire loose

osf inner wing loose

osf tyre inner edge worn

osr tyre edges cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 115,192 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 114,889 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 97,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 82,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,038 miles

temporary repair made to nearside rear seat.secured in upright position at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2006 49,038 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 49,005 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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OCZ 4852 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCZ 4852, 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 OCZ 4852 registered?

OCZ 4852 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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