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HF02 VDC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,973 mi
Last recorded67,973 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,973 miles

both front struts damp

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s rear tyre on legal tread limit [1.6mm advise replacement]

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2013 67,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front struts damp

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s rear tyre on legal tread limit [1.6mm advise replacement]

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,967 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,964 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,656 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,866 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 39,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 32,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,801 miles

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

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 VDC 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 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 HF02 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

HF02 VDC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is HF02 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 VDC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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