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FL52 OWF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,733 mi
Last recorded128,733 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 128,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 119,304 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Freeplay on handbrake lever

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

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)

Poor beam image from both headlights

Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,404 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 104,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,889 miles

O/S/Rear Brake hose Ferrule corroding

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 78,882 miles

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

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

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

O/S/Rear Brake hose Ferrule corroding

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,891 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,110 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 49,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OWF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL52 OWF registered?

FL52 OWF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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