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FB02 MLN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,621 mi
Last recorded74,621 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,621 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension pipe damp with oil

Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

suspension pipe damp with oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,084 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,591 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlight washer system not working

Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,385 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlight washer system not working

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,835 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,538 miles

both rear brake cailpers getting in poor condition

nearside rear door not opening from outside handle

Fail 30 Dec 2008 32,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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 MLN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FB02 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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