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FH51 ZXR

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,492 mi
Last recorded84,492 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 84,492 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 84,492 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 80,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 80,678 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 80,635 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,607 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,603 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ESP/ASR system fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges(205/65/R15)

Offside rear tyre cracking on treadface and sidewalls(205/65/R15)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,831 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,926 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

n/s/r fog light lens damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2010 64,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

n/s/r fog light lens damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,416 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 35,332 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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FH51 ZXR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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