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SL52 OBC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,805 mi
Last recorded130,805 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 130,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 130,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2012 123,280 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,712 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 118,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 87,444 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,186 miles

Slight damage to O\S mirror

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,984 miles

Slight damage to O\S mirror

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,569 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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SL52 OBC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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