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ST51 OHE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,413 mi
Last recorded72,413 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 OHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 72,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box flange (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 72,378 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box flange (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 65,615 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 65,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,844 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Fail 28 Jul 2014 64,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,738 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,732 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,012 miles

service light on and engine check light on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake slight binding

service light on and engine check light on

sweat at power steering rack , suggest steam clean and check

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,607 miles

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

all discs and pads corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2011 47,607 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all discs and pads corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 32,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic/coverr over both sills

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,981 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 25,981 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside/nearside rear tyres low on wear

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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ST51 OHE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ST51 OHE, 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 ST51 OHE registered?

ST51 OHE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is ST51 OHE safe to buy?

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