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FD52 XXT

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,934 mi
Last recorded168,934 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 XXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 168,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 153,267 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 153,066 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 144,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 134,078 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 134,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 113,692 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 113,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,746 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 60,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear suspension unit damp.

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2005 29,494 miles

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

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

diesel smoke test emmissions high,just below limit

rear wiper splitt

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 XXT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD52 XXT, 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 FD52 XXT registered?

FD52 XXT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is FD52 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 XXT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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