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SL52 OHS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,536 mi
Last recorded141,536 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 OHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 141,536 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 128,598 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 128,598 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 116,511 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 116,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 105,020 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 105,020 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,960 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 94,960 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,960 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 81,960 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 70,235 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 55,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,614 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 43,474 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 OHS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OHS, 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 OHS registered?

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

Is SL52 OHS safe to buy?

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