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SL52 OEY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,443 mi
Last recorded111,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,443 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 111,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,153 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 89,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,695 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are below 1.6mm legal limit outwith mot prescribed areas...advise to replace.

nearside rear suspension pipe slightly corroded.

service warning light staying on...

Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,639 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are below 1.6mm legal limit outwith mot prescribed areas...advise to replace.

nearside rear suspension pipe slightly corroded.

service warning light staying on...

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,566 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,279 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,101 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 66,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC SHOWING SURFACE RUST BUT NOT PITTED

Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,951 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 OEY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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