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SM51 YWF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 YWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,641 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,335 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,976 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,483 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 42,411 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SM51 YWF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 YWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM51 YWF registered?

SM51 YWF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is SM51 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 YWF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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