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DE02 FVT

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,230 mi
Last recorded136,230 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 136,230 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 14 Feb 2014 136,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,631 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,316 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,624 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 50,624 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,451 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 FVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

DE02 FVT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is DE02 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 FVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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