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CX52 SYJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,890 mi
Last recorded166,890 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 166,890 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front indicator worked when tapped

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 158,804 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 158,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 146,158 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 146,155 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 134,822 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 120,350 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 109,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 100,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,086 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,083 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 47,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,657 miles

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

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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CX52 SYJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CX52 SYJ, 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 CX52 SYJ registered?

CX52 SYJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is CX52 SYJ safe to buy?

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