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FN02 CME

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,657 mi
Last recorded84,657 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 CME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,657 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,603 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,510 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear pads 1/2 worrn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear pads 1/2 worrn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,247 miles

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

front brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,440 miles

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

Nearside suspension strut damp

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,543 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,285 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2007 61,285 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,607 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2006 50,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 CME is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN02 CME, 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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FN02 CME is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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