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2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,756 mi
Last recorded72,756 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 FS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 1 Apr 2025 71,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Fail 31 Mar 2025 71,616 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,523 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,547 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r numberplate bulb inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 66,415 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel leak in engine bay, requires attention ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r numberplate bulb inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 61,618 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight coolant leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,914 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,150 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 57,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 75,607 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,685 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cut to o/s/r tyre tread

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

small chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,241 miles

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

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both sills coverd by trims

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,376 miles

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

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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20 FS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 20 FS, 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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20 FS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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