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FA51 EJJ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 EJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 141,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 140,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 134,165 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 134,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,927 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 114,926 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 88,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 77,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,168 miles

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

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

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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FA51 EJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA51 EJJ, 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 FA51 EJJ registered?

FA51 EJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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