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SJ02 PXT

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,643 mi
Last recorded143,643 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 PXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 143,643 miles

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 129,357 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front struts damp

lower power steering hose damp

Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 104,391 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,377 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 88,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,714 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2006 48,553 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 48,553 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 May 2005

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 PXT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ02 PXT, 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 SJ02 PXT registered?

SJ02 PXT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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