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FT02 AVC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,725 mi
Last recorded174,725 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 174,725 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 174,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 168,995 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f headlight a little dim [ has pattern ]

Fail 16 Feb 2013 168,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlight a little dim [ has pattern ]

Fail 8 Feb 2013 168,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2012 157,900 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 146,343 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2011 146,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2010 124,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 100,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 90,179 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 88,091 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 74,044 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,690 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,690 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

advise on slight lds suspension fluid leak.

advise on slight movement in n/s/f antirole bar link rod.

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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FT02 AVC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT02 AVC, 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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FT02 AVC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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