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FX52 MRV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,333 mi
Last recorded174,333 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2015 174,333 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both very cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r fluid suspension unit rubber split

Pass 9 Dec 2014 155,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 154,001 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 129,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer weak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 121,476 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dust cover missing from the top of the nearside front anti roll bar end link ball joint

Fail 3 Nov 2011 111,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

dust cover missing from the top of the nearside front anti roll bar end link ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,491 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 101,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,119 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 MRV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

FX52 MRV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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