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FG02 TFF

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,428 mi
Last recorded172,428 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 TFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 172,428 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 163,444 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 21 May 2012 154,058 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 154,058 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 148,010 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 148,010 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 137,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 125,752 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 125,752 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 110,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,174 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers wiper poor

Fail 9 Mar 2006 71,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 71,450 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
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FG02 TFF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

FG02 TFF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is FG02 TFF safe to buy?

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