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FG02 ZGF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,497 mi
Last recorded167,497 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 161,963 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 158,890 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 158,890 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 152,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 146,805 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 146,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 140,128 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 140,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 130,895 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 130,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 117,118 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 116,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,981 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 103,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 89,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,751 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,591 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 77,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZGF 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 ZGF, 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 ZGF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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