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FN52 CYH

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,518 mi
Last recorded132,518 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 CYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 132,518 miles

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

n/s frontdroplink gaitors perished

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2015 132,518 miles

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

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

n/s frontdroplink gaitors perished

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2014 125,941 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s n/s head lights faded

rear brake discs scored

Pass 10 Jul 2014 125,941 miles

Oil leak

o/s n/s head lights faded

rear brake discs scored

Fail 4 Jul 2014 125,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust corroded and blowing

headlamps detioriated and slightly faded

noise o/s/f suspension

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 119,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop innop

Fail 13 Jul 2013 119,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,807 miles

rear discs pitted

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 98,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,058 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 93,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

offside front tyre wearing on outer and inner shouder

offside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,180 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 87,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,360 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 81,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 74,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,031 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 CYH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

FN52 CYH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is FN52 CYH safe to buy?

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