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MF02 SYE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,277 mi
Last recorded83,277 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipes damp no signs of leaking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damp no sign of leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2019 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipes damp no signs of leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damp no sign of leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 53,070 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 53,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,775 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,378 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,174 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,077 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,235 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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MF02 SYE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MF02 SYE, 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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MF02 SYE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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