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FL52 OBB

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,141 mi
Last recorded121,141 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 OBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,141 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 121,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,388 miles

both front shock slightly oily

Fail 12 Nov 2012 112,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front shock slightly oily

Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,134 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 106,756 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 106,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,107 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,535 miles

1. wipers starting to smear screen ..

2..spare tyre worn on edge .... 3mm in middle

3.. unable to inspect front brake pads enough.. appears to be 3/4 worn plus ?

Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,783 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 75,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,316 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 OBB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL52 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

FL52 OBB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is FL52 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 OBB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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