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SL52 OEJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,400 mi
Last recorded153,400 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 153,400 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 153,400 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 138,352 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 138,352 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 120,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,794 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 74,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,202 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 43,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,903 miles

n/s/r abs sensor bracket loose

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 OEJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

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

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