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MJ02 FXS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,368 mi
Last recorded109,368 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 FXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 109,368 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 109,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 100,339 miles

both front struts showing signs of slight fluid weepage.

Fail 22 May 2012 100,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both front struts showing signs of slight fluid weepage.

Pass 18 May 2011 90,061 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 80,857 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 80,857 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 73,118 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,329 miles

n/s/f cv boot secure but signs of leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2007 58,843 miles

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

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked ok for mot

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,175 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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MJ02 FXS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ02 FXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ02 FXS registered?

MJ02 FXS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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