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SP52 AOG

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,179 mi
Last recorded130,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 AOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 130,179 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on outter edge

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

n/s/r displacer unit damp

some front service brake imbalance and judder

Fail 5 Jul 2013 130,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre worn on outter edge

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

Pass 23 May 2012 121,039 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front wiper blades worn

fluid around n/s/r suspension displacer unit

front indicators losing colour

nearside wiper blade split

o/s indicator side repeater losing colour

some front service brake imbalance

some front service brake judder

Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 110,401 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,712 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 99,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cannot see floor and brake pipes for covers

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,891 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 56,801 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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SP52 AOG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP52 AOG, 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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SP52 AOG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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