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FH02 TJU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,539 mi
Last recorded154,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 TJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 154,539 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 154,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 143,921 miles

Airbag warning 'on'

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

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

Oil leak

Slight weep from offside rear suspension sphere

Pass 27 Jul 2010 134,241 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 134,014 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 127,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 120,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 103,222 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 60,318 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 TJU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

FH02 TJU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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