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SA02 DEG

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,671 mi
Last recorded153,671 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 DEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 153,671 miles

screen cracked at bottom

Fail 13 Oct 2015 153,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind flexi at front (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

screen cracked at bottom

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc and pads worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,915 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,609 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2010 63,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all wipers torn but ok

front discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all wipers torn but ok

front discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise plastic under floor trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2008 48,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,767 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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SA02 DEG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA02 DEG, 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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SA02 DEG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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