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PO52 OHV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,039 mi
Last recorded159,039 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 OHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 159,039 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 159,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 157,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 157,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 143,345 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 143,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 130,656 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 130,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,023 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 88,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,283 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,283 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,156 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,368 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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PO52 OHV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PO52 OHV, 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 PO52 OHV registered?

PO52 OHV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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