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OU52 HLP

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,497 mi
Last recorded154,497 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 154,497 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 154,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 149,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 143,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 143,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 143,083 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 138,777 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 134,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 134,599 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wing damaged and light

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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OU52 HLP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OU52 HLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU52 HLP registered?

OU52 HLP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is OU52 HLP safe to buy?

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