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MF02 SYX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,587 mi
Last recorded97,587 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

alternator belt deteriorated

centre stop light inoperative

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,328 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 94,264 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear eye level brake light not working unable to see if it is connected

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 88,105 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated oily (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated oily (2.4.D.1b)

Offside headlight faded

Fail 24 May 2017 88,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated oily (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated oily (2.4.D.1b)

Offside headlight faded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,217 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,217 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,544 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2011 69,350 miles

Driver door diffucult to open from inside the vehicle

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,350 miles

Driver door diffucult to open from inside the vehicle

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)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2010 63,146 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,958 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,958 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,423 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,238 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,147 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 SYX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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