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FP52 HCU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

295,985 mi
Last recorded295,985 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 295,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 244,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 244,175 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

pedal rubber slightly worn

suspension slightly hard.hydrolastic system

Pass 15 Aug 2008 190,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 102,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 92,288 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 HCU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP52 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

FP52 HCU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is FP52 HCU safe to buy?

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