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FH02 JHX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,297 mi
Last recorded165,297 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 JHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 165,297 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

sills cannot be inspected

Pass 9 Sep 2024 164,973 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outer sills cant be inspected ,covers fitted,

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 163,697 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 159,631 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 159,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 152,109 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 143,519 miles

both front Tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2018 135,320 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 135,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,771 miles

o/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/r/ suspension unit has slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,632 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)

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

Fail 8 Sep 2016 122,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,731 miles

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

o/s/rear suspension sphere damp with fluid

Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,211 miles

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

o/s/rear suspention unit slightley damp from fluid

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Aug 2008 902,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,247 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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FH02 JHX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FH02 JHX, 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 FH02 JHX registered?

FH02 JHX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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