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ST02 EKJ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,337 mi
Last recorded192,337 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 EKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 192,337 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 192,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front suspension units damp

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear suspension units damp

heavy oil leak from engine and intercooler areas

Pass 27 Jul 2010 179,368 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 179,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 164,746 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 164,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 144,019 miles

O/S FRONT STRUT DAMP AND O/S REAR SUSPENSION CYLINDER DAMP

Pass 2 Jul 2007 116,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 116,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine undercover loose

Fail 24 Jul 2006 95,598 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 95,598 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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ST02 EKJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ST02 EKJ, 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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ST02 EKJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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