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FJ02 GNO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,007 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,000 miles

Oil leak

engine light on! noise from gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,886 miles

engine light on!

Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on!

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,932 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,715 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,532 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,663 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 31,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,379 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 22,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 14,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 14,276 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.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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FJ02 GNO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJ02 GNO, 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 FJ02 GNO?

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What year was FJ02 GNO registered?

FJ02 GNO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is FJ02 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 GNO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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