MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear arms have minor movement
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear number plate lamp cover missing
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service light is on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear number plate lamp cover missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service light is on
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear wheel trims missing
corrosion on brake discs
nearside number plate lamp cover missing
nearside rear tyre at 3mm on inner edge
offside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted
service light/spanner on
offside front tyre at 2mm and at 1mm on edges
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 ZBV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?
SM02 ZBV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.
Is SM02 ZBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM02 ZBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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