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FT02 HSE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 143,348 miles

Battery insecure.

Play/wear in suspension bushes. Not excessive at test.

corrosion on steering / suspension/ brake pipes.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 133,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

N/S/Rbrake disc pitted to excess

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

auto gearbox faulty very little drive in forward gear

battery insecure and battery mounting bracket insecure

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 123,472 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 110,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 99,916 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)

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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FT02 HSE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT02 HSE, 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 FT02 HSE registered?

FT02 HSE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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