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FH52 CRU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,029 mi
Last recorded131,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 131,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 130,970 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 127,998 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 127,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 124,321 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 118,811 miles

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

slightly damp around rear suspension pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,256 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 105,242 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,636 miles

Damp around diesel cooler no visable leaks

N/S/F tyre low on edges needs tracking

N/S/R tyre getting low

O/S/F tyre bold on inner edge just legal

damp under car on undershield leaking anti freeze and possible diesel

Fail 7 Jul 2010 93,573 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Damp around diesel cooler no visable leaks

N/S/F tyre low on edges needs tracking

N/S/R tyre getting low

O/S/F tyre bold on inner edge just legal

damp under car on undershield leaking anti freeze and possible diesel

Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,911 miles

Damp around back brake valve no visable leak

exhaust corroded at rear

possible diesel around front cover no visable leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,445 miles

Damp around rear suspension joints, no obvious leaks

Fail 9 Jul 2008 66,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Damp around rear suspension joints, no obvious leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,136 miles

rear suspension unit looked damp.no visible leak at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,630 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,099 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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FH52 CRU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH52 CRU, 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 FH52 CRU registered?

FH52 CRU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is FH52 CRU safe to buy?

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