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SK52 DSU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 DSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,117 miles

Nearside front passenger side airbag exposed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 57,114 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front passenger side airbag exposed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,853 miles

Nearside Front Passenger side Airbag exposed

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 26 Aug 2020 56,850 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger side Airbag exposed

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,151 miles

Dashboard damaged nearside front around air bag area

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,737 miles

Dashboard damaged on nearside in front of airbag

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,735 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Dashboard damaged on nearside in front of airbag

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,821 miles

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2017 54,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,728 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 52,728 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,847 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 48,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,604 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 64,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,887 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,668 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,756 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,926 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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SK52 DSU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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