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FV52 FNZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,788 mi
Last recorded155,788 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 155,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 155,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 143,876 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 143,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 135,263 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 135,263 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 119,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 102,271 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,199 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 70,416 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2006 70,416 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,181 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 FNZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV52 FNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 FNZ registered?

FV52 FNZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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