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AE02 FBJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,659 mi
Last recorded115,659 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,610 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 107,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 107,493 miles

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

slight fluid leak from o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,794 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension pipes

slight leak from o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 10 Nov 2014 102,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension pipes

slight leak from o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 21 May 2013 95,942 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 95,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 90,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 59,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,804 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE02 FBJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol 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 AE02 FBJ, 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 AE02 FBJ registered?

AE02 FBJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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