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FH02 VFO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,872 mi
Last recorded164,872 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 164,872 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing slightly on both edges of tread

both rear inner brake hose ferrules near limit of corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slightly rusty in places underneath at rear

some hydraulic pipes at rear near limit of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,969 miles

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside fuel tank strap corroded off but tank still secure

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable components

several pipes slightly corroded at rear

slight weep of oil / fluid in o/s/f wheel arch area

slightly rusty underneath at rear

Pass 18 Jun 2015 145,400 miles

1 rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake dust plates corroded through

slightly rusty in places underneath at rear

Fail 18 Jun 2015 145,400 miles

1 rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake dust plates corroded through

slightly rusty in places underneath at rear

Pass 20 Jun 2014 138,295 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr suspension sphere corroding and seriously weakened

Fail 16 Jun 2014 138,131 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr suspension sphere corroding and seriously weakened

Pass 20 Jun 2013 131,683 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 131,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 125,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside rear suspension sphere corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 119,636 miles

rear spheres rusty

rear suspension rusty needs a waxoil

Fail 8 Jun 2011 119,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear spheres rusty

rear suspension rusty needs a waxoil

Pass 25 Jun 2010 113,124 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 113,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,636 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

suspension pipe rusty at rear

Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,400 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 65,466 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

N/S washer jet partially blocked

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 65,466 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

N/S washer jet partially blocked

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VFO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VFO, 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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FH02 VFO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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