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AJ02 FBE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,895 mi
Last recorded106,895 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

exhaust baffles broken in backbox

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f wheel bearing not tested

slight buldge in n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2014 106,878 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

exhaust baffles broken in backbox

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f wheel bearing not tested

slight buldge in n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,363 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

centre rear suspension sphere slightly damp

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2013 97,363 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

centre rear suspension sphere slightly damp

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,929 miles

slight play in steering colum

Fail 21 Jul 2012 89,929 miles

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

slight play in steering colum

Pass 18 Jun 2011 81,222 miles

slight play in steering column bush or uj

Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,711 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,243 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,917 miles

plastic covers prevented full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,664 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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AJ02 FBE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ02 FBE, 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 AJ02 FBE registered?

AJ02 FBE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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