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SH51 WGU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,073 mi
Last recorded61,073 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 WGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,073 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,073 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,022 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,734 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,230 miles

Anti pollution warning light on.

cracking to o/side rear tyre.

n/s rear lamp cracked.

o/side mirror broken.

rear silencer very rusty and weak.

slight kerb damage to o/side front tyre.

stone damage to n/side of screen, may form crack.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,106 miles

rack noisey

both rear caliper close to touching brake discs

engine managment light illumiated

front brake pads worn low

minor weep noted on power steering rack supply pipe

oil on right hand chassis leg advise investigating possible suspension fluid

rear brake pads worn low advise replacment

windscreen stone chip zone B below 40mm

Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear caliper close to touching brake discs

engine managment light illumiated

front brake pads worn low

minor weep noted on power steering rack supply pipe

oil on right hand chassis leg advise investigating possible suspension fluid

rack noisey

rear brake pads worn low advise replacment

windscreen stone chip zone B below 40mm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 32,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,412 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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SH51 WGU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH51 WGU, 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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SH51 WGU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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