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OW02 FBD

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,982 mi
Last recorded76,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,395 miles

some surface corrosion on front and rear hydrolic pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2019 76,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak on fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

some surface corrosion on front and rear hydrolic pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,490 miles

some surface corrosion on front and rear hydrolic pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,590 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 74,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,476 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear outerbrakepipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,982 miles

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,982 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,302 miles

strong advise; both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,172 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 68,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades starting to split

nail in n/s/r tyre

sign,s of a leak from susension pipe,s at rear.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2011 63,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,216 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,475 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 49,475 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,846 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,520 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 39,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OW02 FBD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW02 FBD, 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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OW02 FBD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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