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FD02 CXL

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,979 mi
Last recorded126,979 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 126,979 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 May 2018 126,979 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 124,914 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 10 May 2017 124,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 May 2016 120,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 117,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 113,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 109,222 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 109,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 105,562 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 105,562 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 102,707 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 102,707 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 May 2010 98,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

turbo pipe split

Pass 17 May 2010 98,822 miles

turbo pipe split

Pass 7 May 2009 94,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 89,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 82,299 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 82,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

adv:some wear to o/s front brake disc.

adv:unable to see front or rear brake pads clearly.

Pass 12 May 2006 75,180 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 75,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

adv:rear exhaust corroded.

adv:unable to see front inner pads clearly.

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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FD02 CXL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FD02 CXL, 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 FD02 CXL registered?

FD02 CXL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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