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PX02 FZF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,718 mi
Last recorded190,718 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 FZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 190,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement also looks to be out of alignment (2.4.G.2)

Offside o/s number plate bulb lens missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded

n/s number plate bulb lens missing

o/s/r tyre step tread

possible oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 190,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/60/15 should be 205/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement also looks to be out of alignment (2.4.G.2)

Offside o/s number plate bulb lens missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded

n/s number plate bulb lens missing

o/s/r tyre step tread

possible oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 179,547 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 179,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/r suspension unit damp - no leaks found

suspension pipes slightly corroded

unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing because of brake bind, bearing will need checking at time of re-test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 164,994 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 155,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 155,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 145,264 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 145,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 123,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,853 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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PX02 FZF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX02 FZF, 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 PX02 FZF registered?

PX02 FZF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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