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SK52 DNO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,266 mi
Last recorded79,266 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 DNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,950 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 41,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SK52 DNO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK52 DNO, 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 SK52 DNO registered?

SK52 DNO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is SK52 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 DNO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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