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SC51 FVZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,214 mi
Last recorded90,214 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 FVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 90,214 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,070 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,277 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 67,277 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in both rear radius arms

Pass 13 Dec 2008 61,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,883 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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SC51 FVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC51 FVZ, 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 SC51 FVZ registered?

SC51 FVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is SC51 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 FVZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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