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RF02 FZM

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,214 mi
Last recorded167,214 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 FZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 167,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 159,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 159,181 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 150,698 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 150,698 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 135,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 135,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,298 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 7 Feb 2012 93,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,510 miles

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

offside rear brake disc of slight corrosion/pitting

Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,216 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,737 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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RF02 FZM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF02 FZM, 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 RF02 FZM registered?

RF02 FZM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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