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SL52 OBJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,323 mi
Last recorded139,323 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 139,323 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 139,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 127,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to legal limit.

grease around o/s/f c.v boot.

n/s washer jet poor.

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner tyre and on legal limit recommend replacement.

slight exhaust leak from rear joint.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 127,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to legal limit.

grease around o/s/f c.v boot.

n/s washer jet poor.

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner tyre and on legal limit recommend replacement.

slight exhaust leak from rear joint.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,002 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 116,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 110,782 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 96,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 96,210 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 May 2009 78,970 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 78,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,238 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 73,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,952 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 64,952 miles

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

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

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 OBJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

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

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