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SA02 XWS

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 XWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 86,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,176 miles

nearside rear wheel rubbing caliper bolt slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2009 85,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel rubbing caliper bolt slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 77,762 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 77,762 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 XWS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWS, 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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What year was SA02 XWS registered?

SA02 XWS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is SA02 XWS safe to buy?

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