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AE02 FEK

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,888 mi
Last recorded214,888 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 214,888 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 214,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 199,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 196,418 miles

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 196,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 187,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front outer brake pad getting low & front discs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2014 187,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front outer brake pad getting low & front discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2013 176,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic bag wrapped in o/s/f brake

slight leak from n/s/f and o/s/f suspension unit.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 176,700 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic bag wrapped in o/s/f brake

slight leak from n/s/f and o/s/f suspension unit.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 166,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil over filled

Rear fog light not working on tow bar electrics

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray loose

Fail 22 Jun 2012 165,942 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil over filled

Rear fog light not working on tow bar electrics

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray loose

Pass 25 Jun 2011 154,530 miles

creak from rear suspension(no wear or play found on test)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 147,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 137,052 miles

temporary repair of centre/rear exhaust system

Pass 22 May 2008 122,708 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 109,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 94,205 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 FEK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

AE02 FEK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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