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SM02 WZT

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,315 mi
Last recorded49,315 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 WZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,315 miles

some play in o/s a/roll bar link,n/s front strut damp,front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2011 49,315 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

some play in o/s a/roll bar link,n/s front strut damp,front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,253 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,059 miles

oil leak at o/s of subframe,n/s strut damp,d/wiper torn.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 40,298 miles

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

PIPES AT N/S OF ENGINE BAY DAMP

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,298 miles

PIPES AT N/S OF ENGINE BAY DAMP

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,553 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 30,553 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WZT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WZT, 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 SM02 WZT registered?

SM02 WZT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is SM02 WZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 WZT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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