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SY52 FUF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,150 mi
Last recorded94,150 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 FUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,150 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,639 miles

both rear tyres perrished

oil leak

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres perrished

oil leak

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,469 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,469 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,915 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,376 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,376 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 54,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,187 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,187 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,431 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,188 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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SY52 FUF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY52 FUF, 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 SY52 FUF registered?

SY52 FUF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SY52 FUF safe to buy?

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