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FN02 GCV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,351 mi
Last recorded68,351 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 GCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 62,920 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 56,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 51,760 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,833 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 46,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 41,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 37,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,079 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 GCV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

FN02 GCV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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