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SY02 DDE

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,881 mi
Last recorded151,881 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 DDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2012 151,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 151,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 140,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake and suspention pipes slight corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2009 117,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 107,378 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 82,937 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 82,937 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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SY02 DDE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY02 DDE, 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 SY02 DDE registered?

SY02 DDE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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