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SJ02 MUV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,268 mi
Last recorded71,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 MUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,268 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

rear suspension sphears damps but not leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,268 miles

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

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

rear suspension sphears damps but not leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,753 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pads poss wearing thin

sump corroded leaking slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pads poss wearing thin

sump corroded leaking slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,141 miles

slight play poss n/s/f wheel bearing

sump corroded leaking slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play poss n/s/f wheel bearing

sump corroded leaking slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,369 miles

suspect fluid?dampness at rear suspn o/s unit. suspect slight lazyness suspn raising unit

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,943 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 54,943 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,860 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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SJ02 MUV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ02 MUV, 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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SJ02 MUV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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