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FM02 VWV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,430 mi
Last recorded149,430 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 149,430 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 149,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf inner wing slightly loose

nsf wheel trim missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 143,300 miles

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

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

fuel cooler under car is damp

nearside front bumper and inner arch insecure

nearside front wheel has been touching inner arch

slight exhaust blow from middle to rear join

Fail 3 Aug 2012 143,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel cooler under car is damp

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

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

nearside front bumper and inner arch insecure

nearside front wheel has been touching inner arch

slight exhaust blow from middle to rear join

Pass 3 Aug 2011 129,888 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 124,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s bump stop missing

Pass 9 Aug 2008 112,882 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 101,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 88,479 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 88,451 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering wheel apprears to have movement between it and the column. Beacause of the cowls I cannot establish exactly what is at fault. Recommend it's checked out ASAP

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 VWV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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