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FH02 RSO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,370 mi
Last recorded91,370 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 RSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,370 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 91,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,926 miles

Brake pad sensor wire dammaged

Bump stop missing NSR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 86,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad sensor wire dammaged

Bump stop missing NSR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,485 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 81,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,042 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 76,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,329 miles

nearside rear door does not open with central locking every time but latches closed

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,801 miles

both rear brake discs starting to show rust on inner side o/side rear fluid suspension unit starting to show damp

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,881 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,436 miles

slight damping of oil front shocks

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,467 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 RSO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

FH02 RSO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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