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SJ02 XAD

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,872 mi
Last recorded115,872 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 XAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 115,872 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhuast system backbox deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,252 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f upper strut has slight corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 108,251 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

O/s/f upper strut has slight corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 102,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 1,630 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 93,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 93,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 79,233 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailbox corroded ok at present

Fail 3 May 2011 79,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailbox corroded ok at present

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,534 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,864 miles

Near side rear suspension slight leak.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,534 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 36,506 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very slight brake bind on nearside rear.

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 XAD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 SJ02 XAD, 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 XAD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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