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DE52 FHN

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,589 mi
Last recorded152,589 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 152,579 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 149,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,030 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 60,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,872 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 50,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 21,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 14,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 8,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,293 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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DE52 FHN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE52 FHN, 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 DE52 FHN registered?

DE52 FHN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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