MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
hydraulic suspension pipes across rear axle corroding
rear silencer deteriorating
unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted
Oil leak
hydraulic suspension pipes across rear axle corroding
rear silencer deteriorating
unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear suspension unit has light misting of oil
rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroding
unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic shields fitted
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear suspension unit has light misting of oil
rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroding
unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic shields fitted
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY02 XED is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XED, 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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SY02 XED is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2002.
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