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FX52 BTF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,002 mi
Last recorded205,002 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 BTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 205,002 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 8 May 2014 205,002 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 190,049 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 172,856 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 172,852 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 164,766 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 164,669 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 147,329 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

Clutch is slipping

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Non-genuine fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 126,145 miles

Crack in windscreen

Non genuine petrol filler cap fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2007 105,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,944 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 58,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 58,222 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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FX52 BTF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX52 BTF, 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 FX52 BTF registered?

FX52 BTF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FX52 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 BTF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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