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SP02 PYJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,076 mi
Last recorded126,076 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 PYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 126,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 116,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 104,498 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 104,493 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2009 87,022 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 69,261 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 69,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,594 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,553 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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SP02 PYJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYJ, 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 SP02 PYJ registered?

SP02 PYJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is SP02 PYJ safe to buy?

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