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FM02 VGN

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 108,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,914 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 94,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,740 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 83,964 miles

front number plate is cracked

Fail 14 May 2008 83,964 miles

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 25 May 2007 74,503 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 74,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front braqke discs are lipped and corroding on inner surface

front number plate is crached

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2006 64,015 miles

fron t number plate is cracked

front brake discs lipped

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 VGN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FM02 VGN, 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 FM02 VGN registered?

FM02 VGN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is FM02 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 VGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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