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SD02 WZA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,365 mi
Last recorded113,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 WZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,365 miles

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

both front and nearside rear suspension units have slight seepage

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

rear suspension pipe union block has slight seepage

Fail 20 Jun 2013 113,362 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

****emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust****

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

nearside rear suspension unit has slight seepage

rear brakes noisy when applied

rear suspension pipe union block at centre rear of vehicle has slight seepage

various oil/ fluid leaks around engine bay area, unable to determine source or sources due to ammount of fluids on/ around engine area

Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,225 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun

Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun

Pass 23 Apr 2011 103,631 miles

air bag light on

fluid arond rear axel

Fail 23 Apr 2011 103,631 miles

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

air bag light on

fluid arond rear axel

Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,331 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres worn slightly on outer edges

handbrake requires slight adjustment

Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,204 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 92,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,628 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 WZA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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