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SK02 CEV

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,311 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 95,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pad wear indicater wire broke

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad wear indicater wire broke

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 72,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 69,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,487 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,773 miles

o/s/r backplate missing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,703 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wall cracking and worn

nearside rear tyre worn close on outer edge

offside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,119 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,069 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,403 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,254 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 CEV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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