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FN52 CXS

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,098 mi
Last recorded162,098 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 CXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 162,098 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 162,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 140,124 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 140,124 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 135,673 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 135,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 133,764 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

engine running fault

Fail 21 Jan 2010 133,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

engine running fault

Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,954 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 126,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in offside front tyre tread

Pass 28 Dec 2007 118,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,007 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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FN52 CXS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FN52 CXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN52 CXS?

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What year was FN52 CXS registered?

FN52 CXS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is FN52 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 CXS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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