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FP02 DFC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,410 mi
Last recorded145,410 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 145,410 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 145,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 135,292 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 135,292 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 130,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs pitted

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2013 129,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 May 2013 129,451 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 126,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 120,731 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 120,731 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2010 112,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 105,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 96,718 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 86,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,694 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 DFC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

FP02 DFC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for FP02 DFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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