MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Offside front tyre ON lower limits of wear(inner edge worn)
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)
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.
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.
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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