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FD02 WBU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,687 miles

Drivers seatbelt - slow to retract

brake fluid warning light on - fluid level OK

Fail 13 Jan 2021 119,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding & disc overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seatbelt - slow to retract

brake fluid warning light on - fluid level OK

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 112,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,790 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front shock absorbers have reduced dampening effect

Fail 25 Jun 2018 109,790 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

front shock absorbers have reduced dampening effect

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,434 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 106,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,241 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,368 miles

brake fluid lamp on

n/s/f susp return pipe leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,448 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,528 miles

advise both rear number plate lights dim

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on 3mm

advise slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

advise tested in wet conditions

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,268 miles

outter cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

engine coer fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,748 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,592 miles

tested in wet

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 20,977 miles

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

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 WBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WBU, 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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FD02 WBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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