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NY52 FVM

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,160 mi
Last recorded200,160 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 FVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 200,160 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near top shock mount under plastic cover (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under plastic cover (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 190,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 180,381 miles

ENG\COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% DULL (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 172,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 161,340 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 150,449 miles

slight suspension fluid leak from o/s/r sphere area

Fail 21 Sep 2012 150,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight suspension fluid leak from o/s/r sphere area

n/s/f pads metal to metal with disc

Pass 19 Sep 2011 138,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 120,499 miles

both head light patterns distored

offside front damper fine misting of fluid

Fail 24 Sep 2009 120,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both head light patterns distored

offside front damper fine misting of fluid

Pass 23 Sep 2008 105,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 49,456 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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NY52 FVM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NY52 FVM, 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 NY52 FVM registered?

NY52 FVM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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