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FA02 UCY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,449 mi
Last recorded84,449 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 UCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,449 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front suspension leg damp

Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear of middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front suspension leg damp

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,100 miles

both front tyres low on tread edges

exhaust weak

nsr tyre 2,5mm approx

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,311 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 68,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,970 miles

rubbing noise offside rear brake ?

Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rubbing noise offside rear brake ?

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,285 miles

front number plate slight deterioration

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,604 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread edges

front n"plate poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,557 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 UCY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

FA02 UCY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is FA02 UCY safe to buy?

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