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SL52 OCX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded slightly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 104,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays and sill covers

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,981 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 95,981 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,022 miles

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

slight play at front wheels

Fail 15 Nov 2016 86,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight play at front wheels

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,362 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,362 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nrearside front tyre wearing on outer edge195 65 15

Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,561 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nrearside front tyre wearing on outer edge195 65 15

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,934 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,617 miles

Oil leak

noise from o/s/r

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,157 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 OCX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

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

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