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SF52 RUR

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

285,257 mi
Last recorded285,257 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 285,257 miles

suspension stiff n/s/f

Fail 26 Aug 2015 285,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

suspension stiff n/s/f

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 273,930 miles

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

brake pipes and suspension pipes greased.

security of both wing mirrors.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 263,001 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

SECURITY OF NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR VEIW MIRRORS

Pass 17 Jan 2012 252,151 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight pattern poor

offside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 15 Dec 2010 232,415 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 232,415 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 215,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 209,719 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 209,649 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 180,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 179,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 212,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,027 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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SF52 RUR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

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

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