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FP52 OBT

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,922 mi
Last recorded190,922 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 190,922 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to effect beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance tape over lens (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 153,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,372 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 93,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,814 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 73,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,138 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,017 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,418 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 27,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 OBT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

FP52 OBT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is FP52 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 OBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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