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AU02 FCF

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,825 mi
Last recorded158,825 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 158,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 146,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r fluid suspension slight leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 146,590 miles

n/s/r fluid suspension slight leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 143,024 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 137,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear box on exhaust outer caseing corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 130,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyre treads nearing 2mm wear bars

Pass 15 Apr 2011 130,285 miles

front tyre treads nearing 2mm wear bars

Pass 29 Mar 2010 118,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 100,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 99,789 miles

Front dampers damp

Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,265 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

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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AU02 FCF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU02 FCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU02 FCF registered?

AU02 FCF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is AU02 FCF safe to buy?

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