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SN02 SDG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 SDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 127,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 114,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear both side suspension gaiter deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,926 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 112,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 112,028 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,498 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 98,490 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,949 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 91,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,812 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 SDG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN02 SDG, 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 SDG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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