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FX52 CEA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,084 mi
Last recorded131,084 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 131,084 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retraction slow

Offside Front seat belt retraction slow

Fail 11 Nov 2019 131,049 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt retraction slow

Offside Front seat belt retraction slow

Pass 20 Nov 2018 128,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 128,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,759 miles

Front Wipers split.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering wheel.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 126,759 miles

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

Front Wipers split.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering wheel.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,485 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,675 miles

Offside Rear has slight leak.

Fail 12 Nov 2015 121,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,163 miles

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

wet around o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 11 Nov 2013 114,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

wet around o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 14 Nov 2012 111,452 miles

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

o/s/r suspension unit wet around rubber boot

rear pads low

Fail 18 Oct 2012 111,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,800 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 107,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,577 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 101,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 54,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 CEA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CEA, 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 FX52 CEA registered?

FX52 CEA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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