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FP02 CWT

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

144,998 mi
Last recorded144,998 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 CWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 144,998 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 144,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front nail in outer edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlight lens misted

front no plate damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 139,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 135,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has minor cracking to sidewalls and tread area

Fail 26 May 2015 135,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has minor cracking to sidewalls and tread area

Pass 13 May 2014 131,949 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f flexi pipe is not sucuer to it's housing.

Fail 7 May 2014 131,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f flexi pipe is not sucuer to it's housing.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,312 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 126,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,840 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 117,840 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 107,709 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 107,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,125 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 100,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,136 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 93,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 82,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 82,990 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,415 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 59,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,703 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 CWT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 CWT, 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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FP02 CWT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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