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SP52 FPZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,553 mi
Last recorded107,553 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 FPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear sphere rubber boot damp on suspension.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 107,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear hydraulic sphere rubber boot damp.

Off side front shock absorber damp.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,540 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,540 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,483 miles

nearside & offside front suspension anti roll bar link ball joint slight play & rubber boot split !!!

nearside rear number plate light dull ???

Fail 13 Nov 2009 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside & offside front suspension anti roll bar link ball joint slight play & rubber boot split !!!

nearside rear number plate light dull ???

Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,715 miles

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

Offside rear suspension unit has slight seepage from comopnents

Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear suspension unit has slight seepage from comopnents

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 35,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP52 FPZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 SP52 FPZ, 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 SP52 FPZ registered?

SP52 FPZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for SP52 FPZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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