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SP02 ZLZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,717 mi
Last recorded88,717 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,717 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 88,690 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

o/s n/s rear tyres showing signs of cracking at inner walls

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,205 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,579 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,288 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,668 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 47,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,380 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 38,373 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wind screen cracked but outwith zones

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,431 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 ZLZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

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

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