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SL52 OBG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,451 mi
Last recorded102,451 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 102,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,343 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,094 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,814 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 88,810 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,503 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 OBG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL52 OBG, 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 SL52 OBG registered?

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

Is SL52 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 OBG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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