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PL02 FTX

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,491 mi
Last recorded182,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 FTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 182,491 miles

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

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

Rear ABS sensor wire brackets insecure

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 181,849 miles

engine management liight and esc light on dash

nearside fron inner arch/bumper corner insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 181,838 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine management liight and esc light on dash

nearside fron inner arch/bumper corner insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 170,566 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 159,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 146,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 140,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 132,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 132,905 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 122,256 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 111,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 92,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing inner outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2005 82,608 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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PL02 FTX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PL02 FTX, 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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PL02 FTX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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