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FM02 VXB

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,921 mi
Last recorded218,921 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 218,921 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 218,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 199,359 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 165,155 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 165,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 142,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 126,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 107,710 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 96,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 96,393 miles

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

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 VXB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXB, 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

How do I check the history of FM02 VXB?

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What year was FM02 VXB registered?

FM02 VXB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is FM02 VXB safe to buy?

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