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FN52 DVA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,301 mi
Last recorded131,301 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 DVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,301 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,684 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 126,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached arch liner too (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 125,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 122,877 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 120,774 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 120,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,646 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 118,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,298 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 116,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,370 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 113,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,394 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,565 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,817 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 70,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,920 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 DVA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DVA, 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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FN52 DVA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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