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SK52 DUV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,110 mi
Last recorded90,110 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 90,110 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox heatsheild insecure

nearside windscreen washer jet not spraying

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,413 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,165 miles

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,542 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear brake disc s corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 57,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,347 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,783 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 DUV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

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

Is SK52 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 DUV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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