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SD02 WYM

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,479 mi
Last recorded80,479 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 WYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STEERING/SUSPENSION FLUID LEVEL ON MINIMUM LEVEL

engine management warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f seat belt retraction very sluggish borderline pass

nearside front brake pads wear sensor wiring broken

o/s/f seat belt retraction very sluggish borderline pass

rear exhaust section very poor condition

service warning illuminated

wiper blades very poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

n/s/f seat belt retraction very sluggish borderline pass

nearside front brake pads wear sensor wiring broken

o/s/f seat belt retraction very sluggish borderline pass

rear brake imbalance on upper limit

rear exhaust section very poor condition

service warning illuminated

suspension trim height suspect incorrect

wiper blades very poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,356 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

rear disc rusty inner face

Fail 19 Aug 2010 66,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

rear disc rusty inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,588 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 57,584 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 53,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 46,839 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 46,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2006 35,080 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 WYM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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