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SW02 VWK

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,949 mi
Last recorded129,949 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 129,949 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 120,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 120,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 112,226 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 112,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch has a slight misting of oil but unable to find a leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 94,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front pipes to shock absorber repaired no leaks at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2010 85,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,396 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,686 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,686 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,365 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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SW02 VWK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW02 VWK, 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 SW02 VWK registered?

SW02 VWK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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