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SM02 WPP

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,801 mi
Last recorded152,801 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 152,801 miles

both rear suspension spheres damp

both rear tyres cracking in treads strong advise o/s rear

sill covers fitted suspect corrosion to sills

Fail 18 Apr 2019 152,778 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension spheres damp

both rear tyres cracking in treads stront advise o/s rear

sill covers fitted suspect corrosion to sills

Pass 16 Apr 2018 156,633 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also effort only just met o/s poor and slightly binding (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

both rear suspension spheres damp

o/s front tyre deteriorating in tread edges

o/s rear tyre badly deteriorated in sidewalls and tread edges

rear exhaust joint leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2018 156,633 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also effort only just met o/s poor and slightly binding (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

both rear suspension spheres damp

o/s front tyre deteriorating in tread edges

o/s rear tyre badly deteriorated in sidewalls and tread edges

rear exhaust joint leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 152,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also o/s front park effort low (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear light lens cracked

both rear suspension units damp

drivers door dificult to open from inside

n/s front outer cv boot slightly insecure on housing

rear exhaust joint blowing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 150,917 miles

dampness around both rear suspension spheres

noise from both rear hubs when rotated suspect pads

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread edges

slight bind o/s front hub

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 150,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

dampness around both rear suspension spheres

noise from both rear hubs when rotated suspect pads

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread edges

slight bind o/s front hub

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bind from o/s front hub

dampness around both rear suspension accumilaters

exhaust tail section corroded

knock from steering

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 148,240 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

both rear suspension spheres damp

front exhaustsplit and leaking

n/s front anti roll bar drop link worn

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 147,528 miles

both front side repeaters slightly dis coloured

exhaust silencer tail pipe corroded

exhaust system has a minor leak of gases at front pipe

n/s front power steering pipe misted in oil

o/s front hand brake lever sticking slightly

o/s rear lamp unit cracked

outter sill covers fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of sills

rear registration plate covers not fitted

rear wiper blade poor

slight bined at o/s front hub

slight engine oil leaks

slight movement in n/s front drop link lower ball joint

washer bottle cap not fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2013 147,528 miles

rear wiper blade poor

slight bined at o/s front hub

slight engine oil leaks

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front side repeaters slightly dis coloured

exhaust silencer tail pipe corroded

exhaust system has a minor leak of gases at front pipe

n/s front power steering pipe misted in oil

o/s front hand brake lever sticking slightly

o/s rear lamp unit cracked

outter sill covers fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of sills

rear registration plate covers not fitted

slight movement in n/s front drop link lower ball joint

washer bottle cap not fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 142,263 miles

both rear light units cracked

both side repeaters discoloured

hydrolic pipe at front leaking

o/s front brake disc worn unable to see pads

o/s rear light lens cracked

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Mar 2012 146,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear light units cracked

both side repeaters discoloured

hydrolic pipe at front leaking

o/s front brake disc worn unable to see pads

wiper blades poor

Fail 2 Dec 2010 143,855 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 143,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 135,540 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 135,540 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 126,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 126,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 116,017 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 116,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 90,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 90,622 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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SM02 WPP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WPP, 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 WPP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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