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SL02 ZXM

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

212,645 mi
Last recorded212,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 212,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit boot deteriorated - Close to excessive

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 212,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe in two places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Washer not working

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit boot deteriorated - Close to excessive

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 199,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted at time of retest

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

electrical equipment bolted to the dashboard,not in drivers view

Fail 25 May 2018 199,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. also fouling inner arch trim (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

electrical equipment bolted to the dashboard,not in drivers view

Pass 18 May 2017 186,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint minor leak. temporary repair is present (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has some damage/wear on the outer sidewall

Offside Front drivers seat has some play in the mechanism

Offside Rear brake backing plate/dust cover missing

Fail 6 May 2017 186,755 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding caliper handbrake lever sticking/not returning (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint minor leak. temporary repair is present (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has some damage/wear on the outer sidewall

Offside Front drivers seat has some play in the mechanism

Offside Rear brake backing plate/dust cover missing

Fail 4 Oct 2016 160,590 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 146,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 136,733 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 136,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

osf/nsf park brake cables rubbing on tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2013 126,884 miles

both front shocks misted

emmisons not met

front pads thin

nearside rear shock misted

slight exhaust blow

slight play nearside front anti roll bar limk

Fail 7 Jan 2013 126,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front shocks misted

emmisons not met

front pads thin

nearside rear shock misted

slight exhaust blow

slight play nearside front anti roll bar limk

Pass 22 Oct 2011 115,297 miles

Offside front tyre ON lower limits of wear(inner edge worn)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 115,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre ON lower limits of wear(inner edge worn)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 95,907 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R SUSPENSION UNITS HAVE SLIGHT MISTING,ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW, REAR BUMPER IMPACT DAMAGED,FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT.

Fail 12 Jun 2010 95,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F AND N/S/R SUSPENSION UNITS HAVE SLIGHT MISTING,ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW, REAR BUMPER IMPACT DAMAGED,FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,666 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 81,650 miles

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 77,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,794 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,532 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 49,531 miles

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

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 ZXM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SL02 ZXM, 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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SL02 ZXM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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