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FJ02 UVZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,473 mi
Last recorded86,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,469 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,611 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 68,610 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt in nearside rear tyre near outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,581 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 56,554 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,431 miles

advise front brake pads low

advise rear disc wear

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,603 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ02 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

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

Is FJ02 UVZ safe to buy?

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