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FAZ 7223

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,349 mi
Last recorded44,349 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 7223
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 44,349 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,912 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 35,912 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,884 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,587 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 31,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 31,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,510 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 29,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,697 miles

managment light stay on.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,632 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 25,632 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 23,662 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,462 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,173 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 15,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 10,870 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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FAZ 7223 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FAZ 7223, 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 FAZ 7223 registered?

FAZ 7223 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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