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SL52 OAH

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

176,311 mi
Last recorded176,311 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 176,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit damp

Offside Front brake binding

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2024 176,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension unit damp

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 172,825 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 172,743 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking SPHERE (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 169,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Uneven wear on inner edges of rear tyres

Fail 1 Nov 2021 169,543 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Uneven wear on inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2020 157,384 miles

Exhaust Corroded And Temp Repaired

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 69,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 69,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight wheel binding

engine and under covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,498 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 41,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,419 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 39,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

grease around n/s/f cv gaiter no visual sings of leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 38,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

grease around n/s/f cv gaiter no visual sings of leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,768 miles

airbag warning lamp coming on intermittantly.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 33,768 miles

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

airbag warning lamp coming on intermittantly.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,637 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,637 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on inside edge

nsf tyre rim damage that when you brake it releases air constantly

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,196 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,105 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 20,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SL52 OAH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SL52 OAH, 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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SL52 OAH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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