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SX52 CHL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,038 mi
Last recorded131,038 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 131,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 124,786 miles

o/s/r wheel grating when rotated??

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear accumilator/shock leaking but function as intended at time of test

rear exhaust badly corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2012 124,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear accumilator/shock leaking but function as intended at time of test

o/s/r wheel grating loudly when rotated ??

rear exhaust badly corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2012 124,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear accumilator/shock leaking but function as intended at time of test

o/s/r wheel grating loudly when rotated ??

rear exhaust badly corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2011 120,492 miles

All four tyres slightly perishing

Both rear suspension spheres slightly damp

Cambelt due ??

Chid seats fiited in rear

Front brake pad getting low (visual only)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nsf hydraulic suspension leg has slight mist of oil

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2010 116,475 miles

advise n/s/front and o/s front brake hoses insurcure.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 116,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise n/s/front and o/s front brake hoses insurcure.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 112,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 105,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 97,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 86,021 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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SX52 CHL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SX52 CHL, 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 SX52 CHL registered?

SX52 CHL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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