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FP52 HSU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,678 mi
Last recorded134,678 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 134,678 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside handbrake outer sleeve perished

front offside handbrake cable outer sleeve perished

rear suspension return pipe slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,932 miles

rear offside , rear nearside ABS wiring insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,499 miles

both front outter hand brake cables cracking

both rear suspension cyilnders leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 111,532 miles

slight play in N/S linkrod

Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear offside ABS wiring insecure

rear offside , rear nearside caliper mounting surface corroded ,calipers moved across.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades on wrong way

Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 67,004 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 67,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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 HSU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP52 HSU?

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What year was FP52 HSU registered?

FP52 HSU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is FP52 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 HSU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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