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FV52 XBE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,170 mi
Last recorded123,170 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,240 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 98,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,347 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,319 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,629 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,384 miles

slight brake bind on o/s/f

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,965 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 XBE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV52 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

FV52 XBE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is FV52 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 XBE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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