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HF02 OFU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 OFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 145,323 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 25 Apr 2016 145,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 27 Apr 2015 136,107 miles

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

Offside Inner Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 136,107 miles

Offside Inner Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 128,203 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 128,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 118,100 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 118,095 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,312 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,290 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

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

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

front wipers torn

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 7 Apr 2011 93,290 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

front wipers torn

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,422 miles

advise both front suspension struts slight misting of oil

advise slight play n/s front link rod

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,726 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 71,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,831 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 OFU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OFU, 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 HF02 OFU registered?

HF02 OFU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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