MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch faulty head lamps illuminate independently of light switch position (1.7.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper hand brake lever seized on (3.5.1k)
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
oil around the engine
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN52 DFE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?
FN52 DFE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is FN52 DFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FN52 DFE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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