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FG02 LVN

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,554 mi
Last recorded154,554 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 154,554 miles

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

slight leak from rear suspension breather pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2017 146,786 miles

Front to rear tyres size different

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock mount slightly corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust box mounting missing but still surported

Fail 31 Mar 2017 146,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front to rear tyres size different

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock mount slightly corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust box mounting missing but still surported

Pass 15 Apr 2016 141,741 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 133,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 125,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 125,551 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,909 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 107,441 miles

Centre brake lamp disconnected

Fuel tank straps corroded

Oil film on nearside and offside rear suspension

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 107,441 miles

Centre brake lamp disconnected

Fuel tank straps corroded

Oil film on nearside and offside rear suspension

Pass 9 Apr 2011 102,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 95,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,661 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,691 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,011 miles

nearside rear inner brake dis/c starting to corrode

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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FG02 LVN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FG02 LVN, 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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FG02 LVN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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