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FN52 CXY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,646 mi
Last recorded96,646 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 CXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,646 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,644 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 85,887 miles

Both sides front hydraulic suspension units have a slight seepage of fluid

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

Rear suspension levelling valve has a slight seepage of fluid

Fail 29 Apr 2016 85,880 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both sides front hydraulic suspension units have a slight seepage of fluid

Rear suspension levelling valve has a slight seepage of fluid

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 72,316 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Both front dampers weeping suspension fluid

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

OSR damper weeping suspension fluid

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,934 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 70,430 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,500 miles

nearside front and offside front suspension units damp

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

rear suspension accumulator damp

Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs starting to corode

cant fully inspect cover in plastic covers

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate deterated

slight leak both front shockers

slight leak rear suspension unit

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 1 Oct 2010 54,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs starting to corode

cant fully inspect cover in plastic covers

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate deterated

slight leak both front shockers

slight leak rear suspension unit

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,164 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play inner rack joints

under car covered in plastic covers can not fully inspect

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

most of under car covered can not see to test

Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,510 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 33,003 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 CXY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CXY, 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 FN52 CXY registered?

FN52 CXY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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