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FE02 VRO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 72,580 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 72,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 56,366 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s/r lens damaged

Fail 16 May 2012 56,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 33,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,856 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 14 May 2009 6,839 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 6,836 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2008 107,296 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 107,034 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 87,527 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,892 miles

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

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

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

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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FE02 VRO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE02 VRO, 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 FE02 VRO registered?

FE02 VRO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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