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FY52 ZDW

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,232 mi
Last recorded94,232 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 ZDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,232 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,139 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,377 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,154 miles

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

brake steering and suspension pipes slightly corroded not all pipes visible at test

nsr tyre on 3mm of tread at test

osr tyre on legal limit of tread at test recommend change

steering rack play/wear

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lhm oil on offside undertray??

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,326 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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FY52 ZDW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY52 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

FY52 ZDW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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