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MJ02 SZG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,948 mi
Last recorded171,948 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 171,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 168,109 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 168,108 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 164,087 miles

Offside rear fluid suspension unit seeping

Fail 25 Jan 2016 164,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear fluid suspension unit seeping

Pass 20 Jan 2015 161,025 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 157,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

os & nsf tyres worn on inner and outter edges

osr brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Feb 2014 157,672 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

os & nsf tyres worn on inner and outter edges

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2013 153,770 miles

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

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 15 Feb 2013 153,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 3 Feb 2012 146,823 miles

air bag fault indicated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 139,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre has small cut on inner tyre wall

o/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

o/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2010 130,842 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 130,842 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 121,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 115,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 112,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,360 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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MJ02 SZG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ02 SZG, 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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MJ02 SZG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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