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SL52 OHN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,224 mi
Last recorded145,224 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 145,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 139,083 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main feed......Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake only just met minimum performance requirements

Fail 6 Mar 2018 139,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main feed......Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All...Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 134,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All...Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,257 miles

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

child fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 129,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 121,037 miles

mud under vehicle

condition of front brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,991 miles

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

condition of front brake discs

mud under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,463 miles

1 corrosion to all brake pipes 2 corrosion to hydraulic pipe work all 3 corrosion to exhaust

Fail 19 Mar 2014 113,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

1 corrosion to all brake pipes 2 corrosion to hydraulic pipe work all 3 corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2013 108,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 101,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,350 miles

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

both front discs worn

rear silencer was insecure have re fitted the rubber mounting

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,175 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,924 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,924 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,560 miles

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

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 OHN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

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

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