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LD02 SGZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,752 mi
Last recorded177,752 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 SGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 177,752 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 177,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 164,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension unit damp with oil

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light not working

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 164,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension unit damp with oil

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light not working

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 150,026 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit damp

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

engine oil leaks

high level stop light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2016 150,026 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension unit damp

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

engine oil leaks

high level stop light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,564 miles

Offside Rear fluid suspension pipe slight leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 140,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fluid suspension pipe slight leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 135,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 133,309 miles

suspension leaking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 126,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 123,332 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 118,738 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 118,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,939 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 106,572 miles

high level brake light inoperative.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,476 miles

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

high level brake light in-op

Pass 13 Apr 2006 88,233 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 88,233 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LD02 SGZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LD02 SGZ, 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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LD02 SGZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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