MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no free travel (3.1.3c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal pad worn
clutch pedal pad worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal pad worn
clutch pedal pad worn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal pad worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal pad worn
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM02 XAP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?
SM02 XAP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.
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