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SM02 WOV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,165 mi
Last recorded114,165 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 WOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,165 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light unable to tell if wired

Fail 2 Apr 2014 114,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light unable to tell if wired

Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,731 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 107,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,210 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 100,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,118 miles

Bolt in front subframe on cross bar slightly insecure.

N/S/R brake hose wire protection crimped.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,123 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,775 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,759 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front panel at inner wing is hanging down and insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,187 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 58,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,680 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 46,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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SM02 WOV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM02 WOV, 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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SM02 WOV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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