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SL52 OBK

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

196,361 mi
Last recorded196,361 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 196,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Boot split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 189,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 189,184 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 182,599 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 182,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking Return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 175,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension boot bellows slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2019 175,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension boot bellows slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 168,306 miles

Diesel tank shows sign of old leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 159,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 159,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 146,004 miles

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 146,004 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear (7.1.2)

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

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 134,703 miles

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 134,604 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,938 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 114,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread worn badly on inside

offside front tyre tread worn badly on inside

Fail 9 Nov 2012 107,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 107,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,350 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise both front wishbones rear bushs perished and slight play

advise slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar tie rod

Fail 17 Nov 2011 100,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise both front wishbones rear bushs perished and slight play

advise slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar tie rod

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,715 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,260 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,953 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,842 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OBK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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