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FH02 SYO

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,623 mi
Last recorded187,623 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 SYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 187,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 186,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 186,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 185,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 185,664 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 183,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 177,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/o/s tyre tread low on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2013 177,966 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/o/s tyre tread low on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 165,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 165,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 149,388 miles

both number plates slightly deteriorated

rear engine mounting rubber split

slight movement on drivers seat base

Fail 19 Aug 2011 149,388 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

rear engine mounting rubber split

slight movement on drivers seat base

Pass 18 Aug 2010 134,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 119,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,643 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 101,643 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 79,809 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 42,779 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 42,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 SYO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH02 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

FH02 SYO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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