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SJ51 TXA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 TXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 136,374 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 136,373 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 132,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 126,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 121,656 miles

o/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 117,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 113,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 103,596 miles

Foot brake pedal traveles longer and is softer than expected

Hydraulic fluid is around rear bleed valve.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,197 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 99,197 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 72,209 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2005 43,588 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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SJ51 TXA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SJ51 TXA, 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 SJ51 TXA registered?

SJ51 TXA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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The MOT history for SJ51 TXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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