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SP02 ZKN

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,203 mi
Last recorded193,203 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 ZKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 193,203 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper torn

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2016 193,201 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper torn

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 109,737 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pipes

Fail 5 May 2015 109,550 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

slight oil leak from power steering pipes

Pass 20 May 2014 103,500 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 103,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 97,137 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 97,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 91,803 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside wiper blade torn

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 91,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside wiper blade torn

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,403 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,431 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,488 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 ZKN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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