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SF52 GZW

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,502 mi
Last recorded123,502 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 GZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 123,502 miles

advice on further look at hand brake o/s and n/s/f and hand brake leaver

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,668 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 113,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

further look at front washers

further look at handbrake

o/s/f door handle sticky

o/s/f wiper blade starting to wear

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 30 May 2011 113,949 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

further look at front washers

further look at handbrake

o/s/f door handle sticky

o/s/f wiper blade starting to wear

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wiper blades starting to wear

further look at number plate lamps

further look at washers

keep eye on o/s/r tyre

o/s/f handbake lever slightly sticky

o/s/f handbrake low

Pass 1 Mar 2009 73,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,659 miles

advice on front wipers and look at washers advice on o/s/ headlight cracked ,advice on look at brake light switch ,and look at number plate lights

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,930 miles

further look at front & rear lights, look at washer switch

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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SF52 GZW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SF52 GZW, 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 SF52 GZW registered?

SF52 GZW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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