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FX52 CEK

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,170 mi
Last recorded111,170 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 CEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 111,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

nsf suspension leg slight misting of oil

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,170 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf suspension leg slight misting of oil

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,400 miles

clutch point very high

drivers seat belt slow to return

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,400 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch point very high.

Drivers seat belt slow to return.

N/s/r lamp unit damaged.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch point very high.

Drivers seat belt slow to return.

N/s/r lamp unit damaged.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,213 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,623 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,998 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread various small cuts

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 58,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread various small cuts

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FX52 CEK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 FX52 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

FX52 CEK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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