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FP52 BGV

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,428 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 21 Apr 2012 111,942 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 97,872 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 97,871 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,531 miles

Air bag warning light iluminated.

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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FP52 BGV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP52 BGV, 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 FP52 BGV registered?

FP52 BGV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is FP52 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 BGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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