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SN52 EXT

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,019 mi
Last recorded165,019 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 EXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 165,019 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 164,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 154,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 154,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hydraulic suspension pipe at n/s/r slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2013 144,202 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 144,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2012 137,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 133,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 126,899 miles

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

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

all four suspension struts damp

noise from engine at idle

offside front tyre v low tread

Pass 6 Jul 2010 126,899 miles

all four suspension struts damp

noise from engine at idle

offside front tyre v low tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 118,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 109,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 99,889 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,947 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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SN52 EXT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 SN52 EXT, 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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SN52 EXT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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