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FP52 CYU

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

276,302 mi
Last recorded276,302 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 276,302 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 272,336 miles

Nearside Front Hand brake poor

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 266,460 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r hydraulic pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2013 257,874 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 257,622 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 249,661 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 239,875 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 231,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 231,515 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 221,771 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 221,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 198,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 164,858 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 125,116 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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FP52 CYU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

FP52 CYU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is FP52 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 CYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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