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SJ52 EBM

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,578 mi
Last recorded104,578 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,578 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,298 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,074 miles

o.s.r tyre down to wear bars.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 92,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2005 62,732 miles

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm border line pass or fail

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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SJ52 EBM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ52 EBM, 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 SJ52 EBM registered?

SJ52 EBM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SJ52 EBM safe to buy?

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