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FV02 WHG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 WHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 97,891 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

antifreeze staining around the cam belt area

nearside rear brake discs is corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,918 miles

nearside rear brake discs is in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2017 87,198 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake discs is in poor condition

offside front handbrake arm is stuck on

Pass 31 May 2016 80,238 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 80,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 77,339 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 77,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 74,178 miles

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2011 72,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,338 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 57,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,795 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 49,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 WHG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FV02 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

FV02 WHG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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