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EU02 HZC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,081 mi
Last recorded164,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 HZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 164,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 155,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 155,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 151,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 145,874 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 137,914 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 24 May 2016 137,947 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Engine fault warning light illuminated

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 132,974 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 132,974 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 124,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 124,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,079 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 114,963 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 107,667 miles

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

No emissions detected.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,667 miles

No emissions detected.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,347 miles

H/brake to tight

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,469 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,833 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 83,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side front tyre tread worn smooth on very inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side front tyre tread worn smooth on very inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,731 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,731 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,282 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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EU02 HZC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EU02 HZC, 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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EU02 HZC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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