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FP02 LYG

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,444 mi
Last recorded137,444 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,444 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 136,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 129,876 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2012 111,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2011 98,572 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear starting to affect nearside front tyre edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 98,572 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear starting to affect nearside front tyre edges

Fail 1 Aug 2011 97,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,603 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,524 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 LYG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

FP02 LYG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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