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FC02 JNV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,151 mi
Last recorded121,151 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 JNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,151 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 121,150 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 117,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 111,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,826 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,402 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Front inner rack slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 105,391 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front inner rack slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,685 miles

n/s/r strut weeping

o/s/f strut weeping

Fail 20 Jan 2015 101,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r strut weeping

o/s/f strut weeping

Pass 24 Jan 2014 93,021 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,571 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,095 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

back box condition heat gard deteriorated

play at steering wheel top bush/bearing (borderline)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,254 miles

various marksw and scratches on vechicle and alloys ,slight corrosion to exhaust ,engine bay area covered by platic undertray ,slight oil leak offside of engine bay unable determine if powersteering fluid engine oil or suspension fluid

Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various marksw and scratches on vechicle and alloys ,slight corrosion to exhaust ,engine bay area covered by platic undertray ,slight oil leak offside of engine bay unable determine if powersteering fluid engine oil or suspension fluid

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

n/side front tyre outter eage wear

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,221 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 31,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FC02 JNV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FC02 JNV, 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 FC02 JNV registered?

FC02 JNV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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