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FB02 DZU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,300 mi
Last recorded74,300 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 DZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 74,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,425 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 68,624 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake disc discoloured due to binding / being hot

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,228 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread grooves

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread grooves

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread grooves

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread grooves

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,859 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,750 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,777 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,939 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 13,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 8,018 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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FB02 DZU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FB02 DZU, 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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FB02 DZU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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