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SN02 XCU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,413 mi
Last recorded134,413 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 XCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 134,413 miles

n/s front brake binding slighty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No smoke detected on emissions test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 125,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No smoke detected on emissions test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 115,134 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 115,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 101,285 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 101,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,390 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 83,113 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 83,113 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 69,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,712 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 XCU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCU, 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 SN02 XCU registered?

SN02 XCU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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