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SK02 BWE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,291 mi
Last recorded137,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 BWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,291 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 126,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 118,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 114,114 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S/R Trailing Arms Leaking Grease Slightly

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 108,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 92,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,988 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 65,116 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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SK02 BWE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK02 BWE, 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 SK02 BWE registered?

SK02 BWE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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