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SL52 OGJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,997 mi
Last recorded126,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 126,997 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

front tyres worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2017 120,559 miles

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

Oil leak ()

hydraulic leak nsr

undertrays

Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,857 miles

undertrays and engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2015 110,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr suspension sphere has slight misting of oil

Fail 6 May 2015 110,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr suspension sphere has slight misting of oil

Pass 22 May 2014 105,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 100,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brakedisc heavily corroded.

Pass 25 May 2012 97,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 94,360 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 94,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,367 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 66,367 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,749 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,722 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 OGJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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