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SL02 ZXE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,339 mi
Last recorded82,339 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 ZXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 82,339 miles

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

drivers inner door handle in poor condition still opens from inside at time of test

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2010 82,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

drivers inner door handle in poor condition still opens from inside at time of test

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2009 74,024 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,347 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 64,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,105 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,156 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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SL02 ZXE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SL02 ZXE, 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 SL02 ZXE registered?

SL02 ZXE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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