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FY02 DZW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 DZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 129,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 119,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 119,568 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 105,539 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,352 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 96,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 48,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2005

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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FY02 DZW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY02 DZW, 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 FY02 DZW registered?

FY02 DZW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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