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ST02 EMX

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,497 mi
Last recorded137,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 EMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 137,497 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 137,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake pads not visible

Pass 8 Jan 2010 120,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers door sill trim loose

Fail 8 Jan 2010 120,891 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers door sill trim loose

Pass 6 Dec 2008 111,544 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 110,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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)

both rear lenses cracked

nearside hand brake cable split plus offside

rear abs wires slightly insecure

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,051 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 19 Sep 2006 76,452 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW. ALMOST AT LEGAL WEAR LIMIT.

N/S/R TYRE LOW.ALMOST AT LEGAL WEAR LIMIT.

O/S/F TYRE LOW.ALMOST AT LEGAL WEAR LIMIT.

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 EMX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EMX, 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 ST02 EMX registered?

ST02 EMX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is ST02 EMX safe to buy?

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