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FG52 EXT

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

259,181 mi
Last recorded259,181 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 259,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 259,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear unable to view brake pads

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Sep 2022 248,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 238,173 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 236,365 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 236,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 233,701 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 233,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2015 211,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 192,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f suspension pipe split

Fail 7 Jan 2013 186,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 186,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 172,752 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded, recommend discs replaced

front power steering pipe damp

nearside front anit roll bar slight play

offside front anit roll bar link slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2011 172,752 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded, recommend discs replaced

front power steering pipe damp

nearside front anit roll bar slight play

offside front anit roll bar link slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2011 160,597 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 160,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front shock damp

Pass 16 Jan 2010 149,342 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 149,335 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

nearside front antirollbar linkage has slight play

offside rear brake back plate missing

two cracks in swept area but outside zone a and not exceeding 40mm

Pass 13 Jan 2009 139,739 miles

nearside front disc corroded on inner face outer edge

offside rear brake backplate missing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 130,333 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 130,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 121,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 103,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 103,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 99,293 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 99,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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FG52 EXT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FG52 EXT, 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 FG52 EXT registered?

FG52 EXT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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