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FD52 USY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,586 mi
Last recorded25,586 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 USY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,586 miles

Chips on screen

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,188 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,714 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 21,711 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 21,635 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

nearside front tyre wall worn due to "kerbing"

Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,702 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 19,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,564 miles

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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FD52 USY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD52 USY, 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 FD52 USY registered?

FD52 USY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is FD52 USY safe to buy?

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