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FM02 VXY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,074 mi
Last recorded85,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,074 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 85,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,019 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 81,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,168 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 73,168 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

belly pan fitted

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

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 VXY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

FM02 VXY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is FM02 VXY safe to buy?

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