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DHZ 3862

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,844 mi
Last recorded117,844 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 3862
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 117,844 miles

Damp around hydraulic suspension pump area. No sign of leak at time of testing.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 103,903 miles

movement in offside front drop link ball joint

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 103,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

movement in offside front drop link ball joint

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,743 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 91,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,439 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,437 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 24 Sep 2012 50,229 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,476 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,484 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,180 miles

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

both rear suspension units damp

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,005 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,974 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear calipers badly misaligned due to corrosion build up

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,820 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cat section leaking

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,966 miles

fluid at n/s off engine bay.

surface corroosion on all brake discs

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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DHZ 3862 is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DHZ 3862, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHZ 3862 registered?

DHZ 3862 is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is DHZ 3862 safe to buy?

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