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SD02 VUV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

229,670 mi
Last recorded229,670 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 VUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 229,670 miles

Both wipers smear slightly but are still clearing the windscreen effectively

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front shock return hose split

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

Offside Rear suspension sphere corroded

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

both rear number plate light covers missing

general under body corrosion

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 229,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front shock return hose split

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

Offside Rear suspension sphere corroded

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

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

both rear number plate light covers missing

general under body corrosion

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 221,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front cut in tyre tread

both number plate bulb holder covers missing

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 221,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front cut in tyre tread

both number plate bulb holder covers missing

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 213,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 213,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 205,676 miles

Both inner sills corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSR brake pipe corroded.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 205,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both inner sills corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSR brake pipe corroded.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 197,615 miles

Both inner sills corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front exhaust blowing.

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

OSR brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

STRONG ADVISORY ENGINE CLATTER WHEN TESTING EMISSIONS.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 197,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Both inner sills corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front exhaust blowing.

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

OSR brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

STRONG ADVISORY ENGINE CLATTER WHEN TESTING EMISSIONS.

STRONG ADVISORY NSF tyre on legal limit.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 183,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 182,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

would recommend full brake strip and clean

would recommend full lazer tracking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 175,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 175,484 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 167,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 167,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2012 154,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 Jun 2012 154,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Jun 2011 148,797 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 148,797 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 139,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 123,090 miles

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

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

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

dampness around p.a.s pipes

front tyres worn on edges

slight brake bind to front brakes

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 20 May 2009 123,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

dampness around p.a.s pipes

front tyres worn on edges

slight brake bind to front brakes

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 May 2008 108,707 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 108,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cover missing from o/s number plate light

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 22 May 2007 91,946 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 91,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting low †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 May 2006 74,961 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 74,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 VUV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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