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PO52 OJL

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 OJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 129,735 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,842 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,944 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 107,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,671 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,527 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,546 miles

rear suspension units damp

Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,542 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear suspension units damp

Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 93,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,259 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tow bar elec socket terminals corr

Fail 22 Mar 2012 88,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

oil seepage around n/s/f rack gaiter

tow bar elec socket terminals corr

wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,820 miles

oil leak around n/s/f rack area

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,363 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,704 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 60,684 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 46,200 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 OJL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PO52 OJL, 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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PO52 OJL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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