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HF02 LSV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,028 mi
Last recorded141,028 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 LSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,028 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2017 141,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 131,710 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 131,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 128,212 miles

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

nearside rear brake squealing.possibly pad warning device?

Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,212 miles

nearside rear brake squealing.possibly pad warning device?

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,748 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 120,036 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 120,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,609 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 98,609 miles

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,436 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,167 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,155 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 5 Jan 2008 35,323 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,358 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,499 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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HF02 LSV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HF02 LSV, 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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HF02 LSV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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