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47,258 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
underside steering suspension and braking components have corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
underside steering suspension and braking components have corrosion
All tyres heavily cracked advise replacement
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general underside corrosion to underside steering suspension and braking components heavy waxoil in areas that have been repaired
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic suspension strut misting oil
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic suspension strut misting oil
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 centre spheres slighty corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle increase and decrease different (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer [been cut ] (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front brake disc excessively heat damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded badly (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded badly (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc excessively corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all 4 visible suspension spheres badly corroded
cant see various brake pipes etc due to covers etc
both rear suspension spheres pipes corroded
both rear suspension spheres pipes corroded
fluid suspension pipes corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front hydraulic struts have slight misting of oil
both rear hydraulic suspension units have slight misting of oil
underbody has plastic covers fitted hiding various pipes etc
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front wipers slightly smearing
emmisions to clean to register a result on smoke test
nearside front suspension unit [shocker] damp with fluid
nearside front tyre has cracks and splits around inner side of tyre
nearside rear suspension unit [shocker]damp with fluid
offside front suspension unit [shocker]damp with fluid
offside front tyre has cracks and splits around inside of tyre
offside rear suspension unit [shocker] damp with fluid
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded badly[ not leaking]
rear wiper split
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
rear wiper split
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both rear abs sensor brackets broken off radius arms
rear wiper split
rear silencer slightly corroded
Both rear suspension units misted up
front number plate is slightly faded
rear wiper blade is deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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PAT 303W is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 PAT 303W, 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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PAT 303W is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2002.
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