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SD02 JXW

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,774 mi
Last recorded136,774 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 JXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 136,774 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear shock asorber gaitors split

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight seepage of fluid from both rear shockers

Fail 27 Feb 2013 136,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

both rear shock asorber gaitors split

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight seepage of fluid from both rear shockers

Pass 22 Feb 2012 133,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 129,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 125,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear calipers nearly touching the discs

engine noisy and sucking in alot of air

n/s/r ram damp

Fail 9 Mar 2010 125,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear calipers nearly touching the discs

engine noisy and sucking in alot of air

n/s/r ram damp

Fail 2 Mar 2010 125,600 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear suspension spheres damp

Exhaust sytem heavilly corroded and back box outer skin peeling

Play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Underbody corrossion

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,424 miles

Offside front shock absorber damp

Rear bumper damaged

STRONG ADVISORY: Both rear suspension balls heavilly damp

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 25 Feb 2009 119,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front shock absorber damp

Rear bumper damaged

STRONG ADVISORY: Both rear suspension balls heavilly damp

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,143 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 116,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 110,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 110,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SD02 JXW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD02 JXW, 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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SD02 JXW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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