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FG02 LVT

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,097 mi
Last recorded179,097 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 179,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 174,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,270 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 140,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 140,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 128,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 128,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 119,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 109,404 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 109,131 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 100,540 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 100,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 90,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,994 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 81,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 73,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 73,857 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 67,641 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 67,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FG02 LVT, 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 FG02 LVT registered?

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

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