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SN02 DVR

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,207 mi
Last recorded174,207 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 DVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 174,207 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 157,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 157,671 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 144,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

front seat belts slow to retract

o/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/r brake caliper in coming into contact with wheel rim

towbar electrics inop

Fail 27 Feb 2013 140,764 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator belt frayed

engine oil leak

front seat belts slow to retract

o/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/r brake caliper in coming into contact with wheel rim

towbar electrics inop

Pass 24 Feb 2012 139,803 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 139,229 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 125,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 120,253 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 120,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 113,329 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 113,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 106,245 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 96,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 96,572 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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SN02 DVR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SN02 DVR, 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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SN02 DVR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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