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FD02 CYE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 125,863 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 125,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,445 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 115,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,619 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,872 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 88,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 78,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 73,238 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,510 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 63,509 miles

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

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 CYE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CYE, 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 FD02 CYE registered?

FD02 CYE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is FD02 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD02 CYE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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