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NU02 FSX

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,551 mi
Last recorded148,551 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 FSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 148,551 miles

Offside parking brake weak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 137,706 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 137,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin breaking away

Pass 23 Feb 2011 123,084 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 123,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 108,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 95,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,858 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads starting to seize

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear pads starting to seize

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,492 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 55,492 miles

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

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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NU02 FSX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green 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 NU02 FSX, 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 NU02 FSX registered?

NU02 FSX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is NU02 FSX safe to buy?

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