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SD02 PVU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,589 mi
Last recorded164,589 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 PVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 164,589 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 164,576 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 153,258 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 155,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil low

Pass 10 May 2011 155,395 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 7 May 2010 152,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 147,904 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2008 104,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 104,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 121,724 miles

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

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

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

advise not all testable itemsare clearly vsisble due to various heatshields & anti-splash guards fitted to this vehicle.

advise there is a 20% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Pass 21 Jun 2006 104,852 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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SD02 PVU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD02 PVU, 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 SD02 PVU registered?

SD02 PVU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is SD02 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD02 PVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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