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FY52 XKC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,103 mi
Last recorded143,103 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 XKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 143,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 131,258 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 131,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 118,918 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 118,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 106,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,099 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 88,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 106,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,396 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 32,396 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FY52 XKC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY52 XKC, 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 FY52 XKC registered?

FY52 XKC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is FY52 XKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 XKC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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