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HF02 VCG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,386 mi
Last recorded204,386 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 204,386 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 204,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 187,809 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 187,807 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 179,499 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 160,501 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 160,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 143,881 miles

sat nav removed from screen

Pass 6 Jun 2008 124,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 108,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 89,405 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jun 2007 89,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2006 78,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,291 miles

Centre Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Rear 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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HF02 VCG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

HF02 VCG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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