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SV02 XWF

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,588 mi
Last recorded138,588 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 XWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 138,588 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 132,919 miles

Oil leak

offside rear axle bush slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2011 122,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 122,891 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 111,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,525 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 96,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,533 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2008 60,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,600 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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SV02 XWF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV02 XWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV02 XWF registered?

SV02 XWF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is SV02 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 XWF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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