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AR51 HGY

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

124,210 mi
Last recorded124,210 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 124,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 124,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 123,718 miles

Nearside Rear displacer unit leaking slightly from ram body

Pass 4 Jun 2021 123,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,054 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 105,051 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,210 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,499 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,883 miles

high level stop lamp seen to be disconnected.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 84,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,708 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,259 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,885 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,393 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,617 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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AR51 HGY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AR51 HGY, 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 AR51 HGY registered?

AR51 HGY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is AR51 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 HGY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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