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FV52 BEO

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

248,843 mi
Last recorded248,843 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 248,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 241,489 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 124,897 miles

all tyres low on outer edges

rear axle hydraulic pipe slightly damp

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,984 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,305 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

some damage to windscreen in swept area (within the 40mm limit)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 86,263 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

some damage to windscreen in swept area (within the 40mm limit)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,897 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,460 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,919 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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FV52 BEO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV52 BEO, 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 FV52 BEO registered?

FV52 BEO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is FV52 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 BEO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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