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FP02 CVT

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,576 mi
Last recorded160,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 CVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,576 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 160,576 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 155,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 148,882 miles

Brake pedal rubber small spilit on edge.

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Small hole in front pipe and tailpipe.

Pass 15 May 2015 144,017 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s and n/s rear suspension

Pass 23 May 2014 139,564 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators

Fail 22 May 2014 139,564 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2013 136,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 136,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 134,362 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 134,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,132 miles

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

n/s front brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

n/s rear brake disc slight corroded

slight judder on brakes

Fail 7 Feb 2011 132,124 miles

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

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

n/s front brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

n/s rear brake disc slight corroded

slight judder on brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2009 128,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight brake imbalance on front

Pass 5 Dec 2008 120,730 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 120,730 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007
Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,013 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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FP02 CVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FP02 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

FP02 CVT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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