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FB51 AYF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 107,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 107,004 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 83,712 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 83,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 73,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 73,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,161 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,963 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 46,963 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,547 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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FB51 AYF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green 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 FB51 AYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB51 AYF registered?

FB51 AYF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is FB51 AYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 AYF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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