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SN02 XJA

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 XJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 115,607 miles

Front subframe damp

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

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

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

Offside rear ABS sensor wiring insecure

Offside steering control arm slight play

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tailgate not staying open by itself

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 115,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Front subframe damp

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

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

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

Offside rear ABS sensor wiring insecure

Offside steering control arm slight play

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tailgate not staying open by itself

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,896 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot not staying open by itself

both rear tyres low on outer edge/perishing and mishaping

covers fitted to underneath

front brakes fluctuating

nearside front shock damp

offside front wheel not moving freely

parts of centre rear stop light inop/sealed in place

rear heatshield loose/rattling

service light on

slight play in both rear trailing arms

subframe damp

Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,714 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot not staying open by itself

both rear tyres low on outer edge/perishing and mishaping

covers fitted to underneath

front brakes fluctuating

nearside front shock damp

offside front wheel not moving freely

rear heatshield loose/rattling

service light on

slight play in both rear trailing arms

subframe damp

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,660 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

exhaust tailbox heatshild loose

front number plate cracked

hydraulic suspension front pipes damp

nearside front suspension unit damp

offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

screenwash bottle cap missing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

exhaust tailbox heatshild loose

front number plate cracked

hydraulic suspension front pipes damp

nearside front suspension unit damp

offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

offside front tyre low tread and wearing on both edges

screenwash bottle cap missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,655 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,198 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 58,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,076 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,625 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 XJA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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