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SO02 POJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 POJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 108,524 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust minor leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 92,074 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 92,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 81,792 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on limits

Fail 19 Jan 2006 63,237 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SO02 POJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SO02 POJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO02 POJ registered?

SO02 POJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is SO02 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 POJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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