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FM02 VWC

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,311 mi
Last recorded104,311 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 104,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs are rusty

o/s handbrake effort is lower than n/s

Fail 24 Aug 2011 104,304 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs are rusty

o/s handbrake effort is lower than n/s

Pass 8 Sep 2010 101,772 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S NO PLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,883 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber boot burst

offside rear suspension bump/stop partialy adrift

rear silencer corrosion on outer skin

Fail 16 Sep 2008 83,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber boot burst

offside rear suspension bump/stop partialy adrift

rear silencer corrosion on outer skin

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,344 miles

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

nearside front side wall of tyre has cut but not deep enough to cords

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,467 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FM02 VWC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FM02 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

FM02 VWC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is FM02 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 VWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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