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FH52 CYV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,818 mi
Last recorded128,818 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,818 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 118,881 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,007 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 96,007 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,589 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,131 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

215/55/16

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,284 miles

Rear silencer corroded through 1st layer

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,328 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,494 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 36,494 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 CYV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FH52 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

FH52 CYV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is FH52 CYV safe to buy?

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