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FG02 LWJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 144,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2013 133,601 miles

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

fluid leak offsie front

Fail 11 Apr 2013 133,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

fluid leak offsie front

Pass 17 Apr 2012 129,537 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 129,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,539 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,323 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 68,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 LWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

FG02 LWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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