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FG02 ZGH

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,000 mi
Last recorded213,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 ZGH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 213,000 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 213,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 195,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear hydraulic units slight leak

front wipers noisy

slight leak on offside front hydraulic pipes

undertray covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 195,712 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear hydraulic units slight leak

front wipers noisy

slight leak on offside front hydraulic pipes

undertray covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2015 181,813 miles

Center brake lamp is not iluminating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 181,813 miles

Center brake lamp is not iluminating

Pass 19 Feb 2014 177,733 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 177,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 173,350 miles

both rear suspension dust covers split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 168,745 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 168,745 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 164,094 miles

slight leak from both front suspension units

Pass 27 Apr 2010 156,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 151,545 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 151,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 133,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 115,340 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

front and rear reg number plate slightly faded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Apr 2007 115,340 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front and rear reg number plate slightly faded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 88,030 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 ZGH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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