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FL52 NZR

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

239,702 mi
Last recorded239,702 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 NZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 239,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 239,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 230,882 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 230,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 221,689 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 221,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 212,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 204,353 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 204,353 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 195,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 195,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 187,517 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 178,279 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 178,155 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 168,415 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 156,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 156,809 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 146,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 134,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 121,257 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 121,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 108,107 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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FL52 NZR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL52 NZR, 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 FL52 NZR registered?

FL52 NZR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for FL52 NZR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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