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FP02 DDN

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

143,058 mi
Last recorded143,058 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 143,058 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 143,057 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,719 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 136,284 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Front exhaust mounts split

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

Off side rear brake disc corroded

Off side rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak on inter cooler

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads look thin on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,349 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Off side rear tyre slightly distorted and wearing on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 128,349 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover mounts broken

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Off side rear tyre slightly distorted and wearing on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,555 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen on offside

Fail 19 Apr 2012 118,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

stone chip in windscreen on offside

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,057 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 108,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,228 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 100,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,579 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 83,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,065 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 75,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK.

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 DDN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN registered?

FP02 DDN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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