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SM52 URR

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,644 mi
Last recorded131,644 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 URR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 131,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 131,644 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 118,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 103,842 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 103,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,337 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 94,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,408 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 87,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,629 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,628 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,555 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,300 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 URR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM52 URR, 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 SM52 URR registered?

SM52 URR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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