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SK52 DPV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

164,301 mi
Last recorded164,301 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 164,301 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

middle section of exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 164,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

middle section of exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 153,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake disc corroded and worn

rear exhaust section corroded

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 25 Aug 2015 153,835 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened rear section of front to rear (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake disc corroded and worn

rear exhaust section corroded

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 9 Sep 2014 144,148 miles

both front brake discs corroded

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

n/s no.plate lens missing

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 144,148 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs corroded

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

n/s no.plate lens missing

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 133,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs corrorded

hyradulic suspension pipes corrorded

n/s no.plate lamp cover missing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 133,971 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs corrorded/worn

hyradulic suspension pipes corrorded

n/s handbrake cable casing split

n/s no.plate lamp cover missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front windscreen slightly scored

middle and rear sections of exhaust deteriarated

n/s handbrake cable casing damaged

n/s no.plate lens missing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 114,308 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 114,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake disc corroded and worn slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2010 103,636 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 103,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

centre exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear calliper fouling brake disc slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,944 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 92,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 80,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside number plate cover missing

offside wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 26 Aug 2008 80,302 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside number plate cover missing

offside wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,030 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 64,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,575 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 49,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 DPV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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