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FH02 RVV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,841 mi
Last recorded154,841 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 RVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 154,841 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 154,776 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 149,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 140,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 129,275 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 116,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 104,937 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 104,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,123 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,739 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,910 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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FH02 RVV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FH02 RVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH02 RVV registered?

FH02 RVV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is FH02 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH02 RVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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