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FV02 HLA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,530 mi
Last recorded90,530 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 HLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 90,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,179 miles

Rear Tail pipe deterioraded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,817 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,519 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2014 79,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,434 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,093 miles

Rear suspension rubber hose perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 61,305 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,682 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 34,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FV02 HLA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV02 HLA, 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 FV02 HLA registered?

FV02 HLA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is FV02 HLA safe to buy?

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