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FH51 UZT

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 UZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 130,002 miles

service and engine management light on

slight oil on front suspension sphere cant tell with the mess if item is leaking or not

steering feels slightly notchy when turning steering

Fail 9 Aug 2012 129,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

service and engine management light on

slight oil on front suspension sphere cant tell with the mess if item is leaking or not

steering feels slightly notchy when turning steering

under tray broken and hanging down low

Fail 3 Aug 2011 113,135 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front wiper blades split

both rear brake inner pads are getting low. Difficult to fully inspect condition of front brake inner pads.

both rear registration lamp lenses missing

engine management warning lamp on

slight knocking felt through steering system from steering wheel when shaking side to side. unable to see any fault with steering joints under vehicle.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 113,135 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front wiper blades split

both rear brake inner pads are getting low. Difficult to fully inspect condition of front brake inner pads.

both rear registration lamp lenses missing

engine management warning lamp on

slight knocking felt through steering system from steering wheel when shaking side to side. unable to see any fault with steering joints under vehicle.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 99,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 99,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 77,392 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,791 miles

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE SUSPENSION SPHERE IS DAMP WITH OIL ALSO FRONT NEARSIDE THE SAME

EXHAUST BACK BOX STARTING TO CORRODE ON SEEM OF BOX

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UZT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZT, 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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FH51 UZT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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