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MA02 TSZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 TSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 88,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover missing from n/s front seat belt clasp

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipe corroded

screen cracked outside drivers view

Fail 1 May 2014 88,609 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover missing from n/s front seat belt clasp

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipe corroded

screen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,198 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front screen cracked at bottom

play in o/s front seat sliders

seat belt buckle covers insecure @ missing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,198 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front screen cracked at bottom

seat belt buckle covers insecure @ missing

Pass 1 May 2012 75,762 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 1 May 2012 75,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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 12 Apr 2011 67,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,481 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 49,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,571 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 43,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 34,135 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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MA02 TSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA02 TSZ, 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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MA02 TSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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