CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL52 OFR

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,864 mi
Last recorded109,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 109,864 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 82,637 miles

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

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,886 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,885 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

front and rear brake disc's showing sign's off corrosion and wear

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,877 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,271 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL52 OFR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL52 OFR?

You can check the full history of SL52 OFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL52 OFR registered?

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

Is SL52 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 OFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL52 OFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL52 OFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.