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SC02 FJD

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,448 mi
Last recorded90,448 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 FJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 90,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 86,377 miles

Both rear suspension pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 84,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,668 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 77,478 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure abs wire (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure abs wire (3.6.I.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back-box and center section required (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,700 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust tail pipe corroded badly (Not leaking gasses)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,104 miles

corrosion on rear suspension pipes and brake pipes

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and weak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,012 miles

heavy corrosion throughout exhaust rear silencer

exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded and split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion at exhaust center section and rear silencer

exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded and weak

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,766 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,361 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes and rear suspension pipes

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,751 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 20 Jul 2010 63,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 27 Jul 2009

nearside rear brake disc pitted on inner surface (borderline)

rear inner brake pads wearing thin (borderline)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,095 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,298 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 27,778 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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SC02 FJD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SC02 FJD, 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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SC02 FJD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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