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MD02 FDG

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,811 mi
Last recorded101,811 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 FDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,811 miles

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

both front suspension slight play at top mount

Fail 17 Oct 2015 101,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front suspension slight play at top mount

Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear brake disc cover slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear brake disc cover slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,960 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

slight scratches on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,900 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

slight scratches on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,577 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 91,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,947 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 80,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,200 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 62,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,820 miles

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

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

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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MD02 FDG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MD02 FDG, 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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MD02 FDG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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