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FD02 OUB

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

253,507 mi
Last recorded253,507 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 OUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 253,507 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 253,240 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre outer edge devoid of tread

o/s front tyre worn low and its inner edge is devoid of tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 238,967 miles

air bag fault lamp evident on dash

front brake pads are wearing low

play evident in o/s/f outer anti-roll bar link

Fail 24 Aug 2011 238,484 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag fault lamp evident on dash

front brake pads are wearing low

play evident in o/s/f outer anti-roll bar link

Pass 30 Sep 2010 164,632 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 164,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 153,116 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 150,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 140,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 132,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 115,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 OUB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FD02 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

FD02 OUB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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