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FH02 VCE

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,120 mi
Last recorded136,120 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 136,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,950 miles

near side front spare steel wheel but same size tyre

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2010 114,754 miles

rear suspension high

Pass 27 Aug 2009 110,796 miles

Both rear bump stops are worn.

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 110,496 miles

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

Both rear bump stops are worn.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 107,008 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 97,337 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 VCE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VCE, 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 FH02 VCE registered?

FH02 VCE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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