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FL02 JBZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,908 mi
Last recorded134,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 JBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 134,908 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 133,114 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 28 Nov 2014 133,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,662 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and close to legal limit

hyadraulic suspension pipes slightly corroded

slight imbalance/uneven braking to rear footbrake

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,189 miles

Airbag fault

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,189 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Airbag fault

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 17 May 2011 86,999 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 82,602 miles

Slight play in both front antiroll bar links

airbag light is on

Pass 11 May 2009 79,133 miles

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

The rear suspension feed pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 73,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on at all times

Pass 10 May 2007 67,003 miles

Airbag light showing fault with system

Auxilllary belt is in poor condition

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on the rear brake discs

Slight vibration from the offside front brake

There is a build up of corrosio behind both rear brake callipers and the callipers are getting close to touching the disc

Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,490 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 JBZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JBZ, 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 JBZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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