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FB02 OSE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,333 mi
Last recorded144,333 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 144,333 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 144,238 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 126,249 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 May 2013 126,245 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 108,976 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Front brake discs scored worn and corroded.

Drivers side front beam pattern poor.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine.

Passenger side front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Plastic covers on side sills.

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Fail 18 May 2012 108,976 miles

Drivers side front beam pattern poor.

Front brake discs scored worn and corroded.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak on engine.

Passenger side front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Plastic covers on side sills.

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 19 May 2011 90,153 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and mishaped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Plastic cover fitted to side sills

Plastic covers fitted to engine and floor pan

Plastic shields fitted engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 72,779 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 72,779 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 68,024 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 60,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 60,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,885 miles

advise front struts slightly damp

advise wiper blades may need renewing in future

oil leak

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FB02 OSE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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