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FL52 RHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,230 mi
Last recorded122,230 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 RHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,230 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 122,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,392 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,983 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,863 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2015 84,656 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,394 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,333 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar link perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,489 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,971 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 25,861 miles

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

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 RHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

FL52 RHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FL52 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 RHJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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