CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG02 MJJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,755 mi
Last recorded125,755 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 MJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2021 125,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 118,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 118,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 87,743 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2016 87,743 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 79,795 miles

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

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

backbox corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,183 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,642 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 54,282 miles

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

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

slight movement in steering wheel

Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,431 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 22,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,236 miles

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG02 MJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FG02 MJJ, 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

How do I check the history of FG02 MJJ?

You can check the full history of FG02 MJJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG02 MJJ registered?

FG02 MJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is FG02 MJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 MJJ shows 21 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.

Does FG02 MJJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG02 MJJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.