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EF02 FYV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,903 mi
Last recorded70,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jul 2012 70,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,807 miles

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,294 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine noisy

underside of vehicle covered preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,158 miles

engine noisy

underside of vehicle covered preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,170 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 36,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EF02 FYV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF02 FYV, 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 EF02 FYV registered?

EF02 FYV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is EF02 FYV safe to buy?

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