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SP02 PXW

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,208 mi
Last recorded128,208 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 128,208 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside wiper torn.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 120,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 104,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,338 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 45,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SP02 PXW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SP02 PXW, 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 SP02 PXW registered?

SP02 PXW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is SP02 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 PXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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