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FJ02 UVY

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,848 mi
Last recorded83,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,848 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,393 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre, piece of metal in tyre

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,546 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 64,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Oct 2016 64,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall (cut)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,136 miles

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

Front wipers in poor condition.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2013 54,895 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 30 May 2013 54,895 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 3 May 2012 50,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight mist of oil on nsf strut

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,726 miles

Front number plate starting to fade

Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,694 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 46,364 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 46,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 40,383 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 40,377 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,064 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,395 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 17,838 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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FJ02 UVY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UVY, 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 FJ02 UVY registered?

FJ02 UVY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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