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SL52 OEM

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,685 mi
Last recorded173,685 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 173,685 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 173,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 144,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 115,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 115,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,106 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 95,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 90,317 miles

crack in front number plate

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 OEM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OEM, 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 OEM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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