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FH51 UKO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 UKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,972 miles

front tyres getting low on inside edges

rear suspension componants damp

slight drag o/s/f brake

Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,972 miles

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

front tyres getting low on inside edges

rear suspension componants damp

slight drag o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,930 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,905 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 73,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 72,042 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake and suspension pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Rear suspension unit damp

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,643 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 69,643 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake disc's showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2005 67,472 miles

see vt 32

Fail 3 Nov 2005 76,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FH51 UKO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH51 UKO, 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

How do I check the history of FH51 UKO?

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What year was FH51 UKO registered?

FH51 UKO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is FH51 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 UKO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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