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FV51 UKH

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,595 mi
Last recorded84,595 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 UKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,178 miles

hydroilic suspension has slight dampness around pipe work at rear of car

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,215 miles

off side rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,073 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,073 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,687 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,456 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,048 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR

Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,798 miles

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR. ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 14 Feb 2008 52,759 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR. ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,802 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 19 Feb 2007 46,799 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,122 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 41,119 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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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FV51 UKH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV51 UKH, 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 FV51 UKH registered?

FV51 UKH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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