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FL02 CPE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,744 mi
Last recorded204,744 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 CPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 204,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 202,311 miles

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 27 Jul 2017 202,299 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking Wheel arch. (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear belts not tested. Seat down.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 197,182 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 197,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 190,737 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 186,742 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 186,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 180,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 176,939 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 176,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 166,031 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 159,334 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 159,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 146,713 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 146,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 136,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 124,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 124,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 113,757 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 CPE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FL02 CPE, 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 CPE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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