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FM51 TVJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,756 mi
Last recorded168,756 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 TVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 168,756 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.D.3)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front headlights deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 168,756 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front headlights deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 161,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,820 miles

Oil leak

rear hydraulic suspension has slight seepage

Pass 14 Dec 2012 148,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 138,828 miles

Both side repeaters discoloured

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

Movement in drivers seat frame

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

Rear brake pads worn low and inner face of disc going rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2010 132,362 miles

advise undertray fitted

advise baby seat fitted o/s/r

advise brake pipe covers fitted

advise front shocks damp

advise n/s/r tyre heavily perished

advise oil leaks

advise seal covers fitted

advise temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2010 132,317 miles

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

advise baby seat fitted o/s/r

advise brake pipe covers fitted

advise front shocks damp

advise n/s/r tyre heavily perished

advise oil leaks

advise seal covers fitted

advise temporary repair to exhaust

advise undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 124,975 miles

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

nearside rear outter cover cap missing

outter covers fitted

slight damp patch nearside front shocker

slight damp patch offside front shocker

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust pipe

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 118,763 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 110,939 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,941 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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FM51 TVJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM51 TVJ, 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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FM51 TVJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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