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FP52 TVE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,077 mi
Last recorded182,077 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 TVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2011 182,077 miles

handbrake lever no reserve travel/near side front shocker slight oil damp/both sides front pads wearing low/both sides front tyres wearing to limit

Fail 16 Aug 2011 182,077 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

handbrake lever no reserve travel/near side front shocker slight oil damp/both sides front pads wearing low/both sides front tyres wearing to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2010 174,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 154,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slow to return

Pass 23 Dec 2008 138,933 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 118,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 98,445 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 98,445 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TVE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

FP52 TVE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is FP52 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 TVE 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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