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SM52 DUJ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,132 mi
Last recorded191,132 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 DUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 191,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 184,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 175,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 168,879 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 157,770 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 157,764 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 139,698 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 139,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 122,493 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 122,112 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER TORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN AT EDGES OF TREAD,205/65R15H

Pass 8 Nov 2008 105,333 miles

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS WATER INGRESS.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 104,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS WATER INGRESS.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,622 miles

advise front windscreen wipers.

advise rear number plate slight water ingress.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 71,987 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 71,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 54,750 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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SM52 DUJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM52 DUJ, 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 SM52 DUJ registered?

SM52 DUJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is SM52 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 DUJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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