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FY51 UOS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,264 mi
Last recorded151,264 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 151,264 miles

Both rear suspension gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Shock absorber (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

offside rear suspension gaiter deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 141,946 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

offside rear suspension gaiter deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,173 miles

tyre sizes differ front to rear

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,038 miles

tyre sizes differ front to rear

Fail 18 Nov 2013 107,038 miles

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

tyre sizes differ front to rear

Fail 19 Nov 2012 103,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear engine stabiliser mount broken

Pass 19 Nov 2012 103,218 miles

rear engine stabiliser mount broken

Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,455 miles

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)

front brake discs wearing and corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2011 93,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs wearing and corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,776 miles

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

front disks & pads worn

has had fluid leak at front but not leaking now

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,305 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,769 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,958 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 59,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,820 miles

both n/s tyres worn on edges

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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FY51 UOS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FY51 UOS, 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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FY51 UOS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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