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FM02 PMV

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,984 mi
Last recorded140,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 PMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Edge of brake caliper rubbing on brake disc

Nearside Rear Suspension gater split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 137,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Edge of brake caliper rubbing on brake disc

Nearside Rear Suspension gater split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 134,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 132,700 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 132,700 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 127,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,846 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,692 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 105,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 105,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,560 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 65,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,772 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,532 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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FM02 PMV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FM02 PMV, 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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FM02 PMV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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