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SM52 URX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,616 mi
Last recorded166,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 URX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 166,616 miles

drivers internal door handle stiff

handbrake lever stiff

n/s rear tyre worn on edges pass due to tread pattern

odd wheel rim fitted n/s front

play in o/s and n/s front antiroll bar link pin

Fail 14 Jan 2014 166,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers internal door handle stiff

handbrake lever stiff

n/s rear tyre worn on edges pass due to tread pattern

odd wheel rim fitted n/s front

play in o/s and n/s front antiroll bar link pin

Pass 10 Jan 2013 154,371 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Towbar electrics damaged but secure

the brake pedal rubber worn but not considered excessive

Fail 10 Jan 2013 154,371 miles

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

A non important subframe bracket bolt broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Towbar electrics damaged but secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the brake pedal rubber worn but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Jan 2012 146,094 miles

towbar lights not working correctly

Fail 12 Jan 2012 146,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

towbar lights not working correctly

Fail 7 Jan 2011 133,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 133,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 128,415 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 128,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 118,563 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 118,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 111,113 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 96,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 96,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 URX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

SM52 URX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is SM52 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 URX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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