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OU52 LXZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 LXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 146,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 135,585 miles

INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 135,582 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 125,254 miles

Offside Front INSIDE DOOR LEVER DAMAGED BUT OPENS OK

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 103,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 94,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,727 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,727 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)

Offside 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,693 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear calipers in close contact with the rear discs

rear discs pitted and worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 71,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear calipers in close contact with the rear discs

rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 38,186 miles

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

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

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 LXZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LXZ, 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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OU52 LXZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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