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FA02 CVO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 CVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 153,733 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 153,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 145,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 145,307 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 136,446 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 136,446 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 129,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 145,456 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 118,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 108,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 99,375 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 76,175 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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FA02 CVO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA02 CVO, 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 FA02 CVO registered?

FA02 CVO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is FA02 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 CVO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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