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OU52 OXK

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,900 mi
Last recorded174,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 OXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 174,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Oil leak

advise clutch pedal take up point (adjustment)

advise condition of nearside rear sill cover

centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded around joint

nearside headlamp beam imagge slightly deminished

nearside wiper rubber perished, recommend replace

Fail 20 Jun 2012 174,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Oil leak

advise clutch pedal take up point (adjustment)

advise condition of nearside rear sill cover

centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded around joint

nearside headlamp beam imagge slightly deminished

nearside wiper rubber perished, recommend replace

Pass 2 Jun 2011 167,349 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

wheel trims missing nearside front and rear

Fail 2 Jun 2011 167,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

wheel trims missing nearside front and rear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 153,352 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

PAS pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

slight play in rear suspension bushes

underside covered with trim

Fail 14 Jun 2010 153,352 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

PAS pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

slight play in rear suspension bushes

underside covered with trim

Fail 2 Jun 2010 153,301 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 142,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

advise condition of front bumper, offside

advsie check steering track and tyre pressures

oil contamination offside front of front

spare wheel defective, tyre below legal limit

Fail 10 Jun 2009 142,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise condition of front bumper, offside

advsie check steering track and tyre pressures

oil contamination offside front of front

Pass 10 Jun 2008 133,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 115,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

advise check steering track, and keep check of tyre pressures

engine mountings perished to an advance state

sill covers and undertrays fitted limiting view

Fail 29 May 2007 115,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

advise keep check of tyre pressures and check steering track

engine mounting perished

sill covers and undertrays fitted limiting view

Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,690 miles

oil mist offside of engine bay

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

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

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

nearside front wheel trim missing

sill covers fitted, offside and nearside

unable to check headlamp aim, nearside

Fail 6 Jun 2006 96,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

nearside front wheel trim missing

oil mist offside of engine bay

sill covers fitted, offside and nearside

unable to check headlamp aim, nearside

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 OXK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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