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HF02 OSC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

254,746 mi
Last recorded254,746 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 254,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 253,502 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 253,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 253,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 216,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 179,711 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 143,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 104,685 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 10.46am on 2/4/07

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2007 104,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber split

cambelt last changed?

front brake discs worn

front number plate poor

rear brake discs worn

various fluid leaks

Pass 2 May 2006 53,733 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 53,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs worn.

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

offside wiper slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,077 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 29,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

black mark on rear seat swab

front brake discs worn

limited view of vehicle underside and engine bay due to undertrays and covers

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wiper split

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 OSC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

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

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