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DU52 FDN

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,883 mi
Last recorded56,883 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 FDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 55,366 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,893 miles

o/s/r slight suspension leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,950 miles

Offside Rear suspension leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,358 miles

slight leak on o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

slight leak on o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,749 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,374 miles

slight marks on front windscreen upper

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,634 miles

11% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,070 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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DU52 FDN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DU52 FDN, 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 DU52 FDN registered?

DU52 FDN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DU52 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 FDN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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