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SV52 OGS

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 OGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,235 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 55,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 35,614 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 35,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 28,646 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 28,641 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 25,891 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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SV52 OGS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV52 OGS, 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 SV52 OGS registered?

SV52 OGS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is SV52 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 OGS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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