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SN52 ZYJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,391 mi
Last recorded167,391 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 ZYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 167,391 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 161,567 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 161,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both headlamp lenses cloudy/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 144,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,855 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 137,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 130,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 125,176 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 110,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 101,402 miles

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

has slight surface moisture on rear suspension

Fail 16 Aug 2014 101,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

has slight surface moisture on rear suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,181 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 92,175 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,405 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,561 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,560 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 52,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,399 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 46,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,695 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 ZYJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SN52 ZYJ, 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 SN52 ZYJ registered?

SN52 ZYJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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