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AE02 FDX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,851 mi
Last recorded98,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 91,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn edge

Fail 8 Jun 2013 90,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box pipe corroding

offside front damper slightly weeping

offside front stearing arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,247 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 Apr 2011 75,247 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,752 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 65,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 55,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 39,546 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,371 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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AE02 FDX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AE02 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

AE02 FDX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 FDX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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