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AV52 FOT

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,361 mi
Last recorded128,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 128,361 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 119,357 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,357 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Jun 2013 111,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 104,216 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 104,216 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,877 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 97,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,234 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 80,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,114 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,635 miles

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

brake fluid below max

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

oil level on min

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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AV52 FOT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV52 FOT, 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 AV52 FOT registered?

AV52 FOT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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