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SM51 ZZX

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ZZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front parking brake caliper not self adjusting

Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,528 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 70,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,256 miles

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

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 ZZX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZZX, 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 SM51 ZZX registered?

SM51 ZZX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is SM51 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 ZZX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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