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FP02 DDA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,199 mi
Last recorded154,199 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2019 154,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 149,236 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing.

Chip in lower right of windscreen, doesn't obstruct drivers view.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Small split in nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,493 miles

Rear suspension , knocking noise

Fail 18 Aug 2017 144,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe/caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension , knocking noise

Pass 17 Sep 2016 140,236 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Damp around nearside rear sphere

Offside front tyre wearing edges, close to the legal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2016 140,162 miles

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Damp around nearside rear sphere

Offside front tyre wearing outside edge and perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,243 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front suspension struts damp

Fail 20 Jun 2015 135,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Both front shock absorbers damp

Brake fluid level on minimum

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front inner brake pads look low

Pass 23 May 2014 129,343 miles

Damp around both front shock absorbers

Damp around power steering pipe by gearbox

Nearside front headlight aim very poor

Offside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Fail 23 May 2014 129,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Damp around both front shock absorbers

Damp around power steering pipe by gearbox

Nearside front headlight aim very poor

Offside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2013 124,452 miles

Damp around offside front shock absorber

Nearside headlight aim pattern poor

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Offside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 15 Jun 2013 124,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Damp around offside front shock absorber

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Offside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,629 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Nearside front inner cv boot perishing

Offside tyre starting to wear outer edges

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 13 May 2011 112,678 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Stone chip in windscreen, not within wiper sweep

Fail 13 May 2011 112,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Stone chip in windscreen, not within wiper sweep

Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,721 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 106,721 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,967 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,967 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 May 2007 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 68,146 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 DDA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DDA, 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 DDA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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