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SP02 WXS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,076 mi
Last recorded146,076 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 WXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 146,076 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 20 Jul 2015 146,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Jul 2014 142,052 miles

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

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

small cut in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2014 142,052 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 137,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 132,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear suspension unit damp nearside front suspension unit damp

Fail 6 Jun 2011 104,566 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear suspension unit damp nearside front suspension unit damp

Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 84,631 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 84,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,262 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 40,823 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 40,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 WXS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SP02 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

SP02 WXS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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