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FL52 ZYS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,088 mi
Last recorded136,088 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2010 136,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

power steering belt split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 126,806 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 126,806 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 121,881 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 121,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 115,935 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 115,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 108,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 93,138 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 93,138 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZYS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

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

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