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SY52 WNE

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,300 mi
Last recorded152,300 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 WNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2011 152,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 17 Aug 2011 152,300 miles

very slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 18 Aug 2010 143,555 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 143,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2009 131,950 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 131,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 119,733 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 104,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,359 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 86,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SY52 WNE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY52 WNE, 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 SY52 WNE registered?

SY52 WNE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is SY52 WNE safe to buy?

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