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FG02 ZFZ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,393 mi
Last recorded157,393 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 ZFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 157,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 149,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 141,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,200 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 134,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 128,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 122,161 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 122,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,423 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 109,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 102,819 miles

compression leak coming from number 3 injector area. o/s/f tyre low tread and cracked in tread. rear discs corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 102,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

compression leak coming from number 3 injector area. o/s/f tyre low tread and cracked in tread. rear discs corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 96,973 miles

o/s/f strut damp

Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,443 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 ZFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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