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EY02 SBU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 112,929 miles

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

n/s/rear serve is leaking on rear

Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,214 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,214 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,809 miles

rear o/s door sticking

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 64,489 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 48,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 26,036 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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EY02 SBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY02 SBU, 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 EY02 SBU registered?

EY02 SBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is EY02 SBU safe to buy?

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