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FV02 MYX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 MYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 132,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 125,797 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

advise damage to n/s rear door

advise damage to n/s rear quarter panel

advise oil filler cap missing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 125,797 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

advise damage to n/s rear door

advise damage to n/s rear quarter panel

advise oil filler cap missing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 118,534 miles

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

advise engine mil light on

Fail 9 Dec 2008 118,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise engine mil light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 113,557 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise clutch worn

advise crankshaft pulley worn

Fail 4 Dec 2007 113,517 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise clutch worn

advise crankshaft pulley worn

Pass 22 Jun 2006 91,526 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FV02 MYX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV02 MYX, 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 FV02 MYX registered?

FV02 MYX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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