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FN02 CGZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,204 mi
Last recorded165,204 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 CGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 165,204 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 165,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 159,558 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 153,508 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 153,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 148,869 miles

front tyres wearing on the edge

shockabsorbers weeping

Fail 15 Mar 2011 148,858 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 141,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 140,020 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 27 Jul 2010 140,003 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Jul 2009 127,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,034 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 98,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,512 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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FN02 CGZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN02 CGZ, 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 FN02 CGZ registered?

FN02 CGZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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