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AP02 FAJ

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,519 mi
Last recorded77,519 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,370 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 49,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,915 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,608 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,387 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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AP02 FAJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP02 FAJ, 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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AP02 FAJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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