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FM02 VYB

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,783 mi
Last recorded78,783 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,729 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 38,916 miles

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 VYB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

FM02 VYB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FM02 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 VYB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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