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FP02 GLZ

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,041 mi
Last recorded149,041 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 GLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 149,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 148,865 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Aug 2020 148,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 148,226 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 147,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 130,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,381 miles

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

Slight leak of suspension fluid at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 100,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,165 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 96,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,604 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear Registration plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear Registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2009 73,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front shockers slight mist of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,468 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2008 64,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,574 miles

advise both rear tyre's wearing on edge's

advise offside front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

advise unable to see brake and fuel line's due to underbody sheild's

Fail 3 Mar 2007 52,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

advise both rear tyre's wearing on edge's

advise offside front suspenshion leg has a slight misting of oil

advise unable to see brake and fuel pipe's clearly due to underbody sheild's

Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,909 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 41,802 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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 GLZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

FP02 GLZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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