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FV02 NWM

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 NWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,816 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,341 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 70,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure BRACKET MISSING,CATCHING ON WHEEL (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205,NEARSIDE-195 OFFSIDE (4.1.A.1a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH,CRACKS (4.1.D.1e)

Rear ABS WIRES ,BOTH RUBBING ON REAR SUSP UNITS

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,895 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 68,895 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,356 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,591 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,303 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,650 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,427 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,427 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,494 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,996 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,209 miles

both front shockers slightly damp

both front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,919 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
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FV02 NWM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NWM, 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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FV02 NWM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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