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FL02 CLV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,953 mi
Last recorded166,953 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 CLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 166,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 154,188 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 154,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,331 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 142,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 131,443 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 131,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,313 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 122,313 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,205 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 96,205 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front offside & nearside brake disc badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door latch sticks occasionally.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 76,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 70,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 64,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 52,549 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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FL02 CLV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL02 CLV, 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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FL02 CLV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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