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MJ52 FBF

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,393 mi
Last recorded155,393 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,393 miles

Offside rear suspension unit gaiter damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2016 155,393 miles

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

Offside rear suspension unit gaiter damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 146,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear suspension unit gaiter damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 136,379 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 126,721 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 114,983 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,459 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 104,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 86,410 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,704 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 64,704 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,806 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006

Nearside Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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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MJ52 FBF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ52 FBF, 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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MJ52 FBF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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