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SM02 WZY

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,165 mi
Last recorded99,165 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 WZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 99,165 miles

rear sus could be improved

rear tyres getting low on tread

washers could be improved

Fail 14 May 2013 85,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 85,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 84,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot cracking o/s track rod end

oil leak round oil cooler

slight corrosion most brake pipes and suspension pipes

slight fluffing o/s/f seatbelt

very slight play steering rack

Fail 2 May 2012 84,033 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot cracking o/s track rod end

front discs corroded

o/s number plate lamp dull

oil leak round oil cooler

slight corrosion most brake pipes and suspension pipes

slight fluffing o/s/f seatbelt

very slight play steering rack

Pass 3 May 2011 81,474 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread 195/65/15

fluid leak on to under tray ?

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s track rod end boot split

slight dampness both rear suspension units

some suspension pipes slight coprrosion

Pass 5 May 2010 79,539 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection on adult belt

slight corrosion on brake and suspension pipes

slight dampness on rear suspension

slight marks on o/s/f seatbelt

slight tears on tips of both front wiper blades

Pass 8 May 2009 76,301 miles

both rear abs clips broken

slight corrosion on brake/ suspension pipes

slight marks on o/s/f seatbelt

Fail 1 May 2009 76,270 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear abs clips broken

slight corrosion on brake/ suspension pipes

slight marks on o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 1 May 2008 69,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 60,432 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 60,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear brake discs corroding on inside edges

exhaust centre piping badly corroding/no leaks at present

slight play/wear in nearside front suspension link bar

Pass 4 May 2006 50,866 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 WZY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM02 WZY, 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 WZY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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