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OE02 BUO

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,432 mi
Last recorded72,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 BUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,432 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 72,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 71,750 miles

Emissions not tested due to defective exaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,468 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 70,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,229 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 68,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but unable to see cord

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,353 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,531 miles

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

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

SLIGHT DEFORMATION TRAE O/S REAR TYRE

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,579 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,174 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,645 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 49,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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OE02 BUO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 OE02 BUO, 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 OE02 BUO registered?

OE02 BUO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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