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DX02 RHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,832 mi
Last recorded164,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 RHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 164,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 164,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 160,014 miles

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

brake fluid level low

different speed rated tyres fitted

n/s and o/s rear brake warning wire mounting broken and inscur

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

rear suspension has negable damping and very boaty

Fail 19 Aug 2011 160,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid level low

different speed rated tyres fitted

n/s and o/s rear brake warning wire mounting broken and inscur

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

rear suspension has negable damping and very boaty

Pass 9 Apr 2010 131,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 112,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 112,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 82,178 miles

front tyres worn on edges slight play in n/s drop link rear pads 75% worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,357 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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DX02 RHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX02 RHJ, 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 DX02 RHJ registered?

DX02 RHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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