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MX52 FLA

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,812 mi
Last recorded68,812 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 FLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,012 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,875 miles

both rear tyres has uneven treadwear (outer edges)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible power steering / suspension fluid leak around offside of engine

Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible power steering / suspension fluid leak around offside of engine

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,069 miles

ASR/ESP warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2008 28,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

ASR/ESP warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,631 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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MX52 FLA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX52 FLA, 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 MX52 FLA registered?

MX52 FLA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MX52 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 FLA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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