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SP52 JWM

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,044 mi
Last recorded108,044 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 JWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both sides and leaking slightly (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both sides and leaking slightly (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,685 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 73,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,008 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,128 miles

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

n,s,f brake disc has a build up of corrosion inner face.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,886 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,076 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 28,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SP52 JWM 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 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 SP52 JWM, 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 SP52 JWM registered?

SP52 JWM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is SP52 JWM safe to buy?

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