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FA02 ZFW

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,150 mi
Last recorded130,150 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 ZFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 130,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,371 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn down to minimum thickness

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,596 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Pass 22 Aug 2009 84,096 miles

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

nsr tyre uneven wear

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2009 84,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsr tyre uneven wear

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,763 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,145 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

Fail 22 Aug 2007 67,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 43,627 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 ZFW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple 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 ZFW, 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 FA02 ZFW registered?

FA02 ZFW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is FA02 ZFW safe to buy?

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