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SW51 ODV

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,459 mi
Last recorded96,459 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 ODV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 96,459 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 96,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,837 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 91,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,500 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 81,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,792 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,903 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 61,903 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,086 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,644 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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SW51 ODV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW51 ODV, 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 SW51 ODV registered?

SW51 ODV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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