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FA51 FWX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,867 mi
Last recorded173,867 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 173,867 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 171,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 156,860 miles

advise windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2009 140,019 miles

advise both front tyres on limit

Pass 7 Jul 2008 127,887 miles

advise n/s/r tyre

advise windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2007 102,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake 23% imbalance!

osr bump stop damaged

osr tyre close

Fail 10 Apr 2007 99,989 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 86,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 86,507 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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FA51 FWX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel 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 FA51 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

FA51 FWX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is FA51 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 FWX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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