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DE02 FUB

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,759 mi
Last recorded146,759 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 146,759 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 146,759 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 145,703 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,802 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 144,802 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 142,413 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 142,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 140,337 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 140,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 138,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 138,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 136,412 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 134,755 miles

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

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

both front wiper smeering screen

crank housing bolt loose and catching idler pully

Pass 21 Apr 2009 132,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 130,096 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 127,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 122,923 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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DE02 FUB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE02 FUB, 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 DE02 FUB registered?

DE02 FUB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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