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DG52 FXB

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,236 mi
Last recorded167,236 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 FXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 167,236 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 162,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 162,521 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 154,596 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 146,156 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 146,156 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 138,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 138,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 118,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,088 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 80,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DG52 FXB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DG52 FXB, 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 DG52 FXB registered?

DG52 FXB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is DG52 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 FXB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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