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FN02 CHO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 CHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 126,127 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 126,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 115,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,775 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 107,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 105,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 99,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,014 miles

registration plat starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Apr 2006 65,699 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 CHO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CHO, 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 CHO registered?

FN02 CHO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is FN02 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 CHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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