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SH02 ZLK

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,058 mi
Last recorded271,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 ZLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 271,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Warning lights on at dash

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

clutch very badly worn

engine overheating

o/s/f & n/s/f wing liners loose

Fail 30 Jun 2010 271,052 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Warning lights on at dash

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

clutch very badly worn

engine overheating

o/s/f & n/s/f wing liners loose

Pass 11 Jun 2009 259,897 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corodded

o/s/rear brake pipe slightly corodded

slight noise from o/s/rear brake

Fail 11 Jun 2009 259,897 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake discs slightly corodded

o/s/rear brake pipe slightly corodded

slight noise from o/s/rear brake

Pass 25 Oct 2007 207,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 128,054 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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SH02 ZLK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SH02 ZLK, 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 SH02 ZLK registered?

SH02 ZLK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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