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FP02 CVR

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,829 mi
Last recorded184,829 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 CVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 184,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 177,275 miles

airbag light on main dash appears to be functioning correctly although on board computer indicating air bag fault

Fail 26 Feb 2014 177,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

airbag light on main dash appears to be functioning correctly although on board computer indicating air bag fault

Pass 22 Jan 2013 164,455 miles

slight play offside of steering rack

slight wear nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Jan 2013 164,455 miles

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

slight play offside of steering rack

slight wear nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Sep 2011 152,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 152,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 142,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 131,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 131,486 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 111,324 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 111,324 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,510 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 70,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FP02 CVR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FP02 CVR, 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 FP02 CVR registered?

FP02 CVR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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