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H5 RPA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,605 mi
Last recorded160,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 RPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 160,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil dip seal deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2020 160,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted vwrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Hydraulic return pipe from shock asborber not attached (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil dip seal deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,378 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 152,378 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 146,721 miles

both front shockers have light misting of oil

nearside rear tyre on limit on outer edge

offside mirror casing repaired by tape

Fail 30 Apr 2018 146,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre on limit on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2017 138,652 miles

offside door mirror repaired by tape

offside front wing slightly damaged

offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured

oil around engine

rear exhaust section blowing slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2017 138,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bulbs incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside door mirror repaired by tape

back box repaired by paste

Fail 1 Apr 2017 138,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure reataining pin carrier on caliper (3.5.1l)

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

brake fluid level near minimum line

exhaust leak at rear

n/s front shock absorber leaking

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 Oct 2015 130,153 miles

n/s front shock absorber leaking

o/s rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 20 Oct 2015 130,046 miles

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

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

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

n/s front shock absorber leaking

o/s rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 119,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 114,711 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 114,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,585 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from offside rear wheel possible brake fault

Fail 14 Mar 2012 102,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

noise from offside rear wheel possible brake fault

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,484 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 95,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 90,274 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 90,274 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 80,511 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge 4mm left

o/s/f door mirror outer caseing damaged been taped up

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 8 May 2008 72,770 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Pass 14 May 2007 64,747 miles

outer sill plastic covers fitted over outer sills

small stone chips front screen

Pass 8 May 2006 57,573 miles

both front tryes 3mm left

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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H5 RPA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H5 RPA, 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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H5 RPA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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