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HF02 XLE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,900 mi
Last recorded131,900 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2017 131,900 miles

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

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

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

both ear suspension turret gaiters are split

high level brake light covered over

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2017 131,781 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

both ear suspension turret gaiters are split

high level brake light covered over

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,097 miles

N/S POOR

REAR TAIL GATE STRUTS U/S >>> NEW ASAP

Fail 8 Feb 2016 120,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary belt perished

both front seatbelts are slow to retract

front brake discs are lipped

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside side repeater cover missing

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,798 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front seatbelts are slow to retract

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 111,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front seatbelts are slow to retract

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,656 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 99,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads look low

n/s headlamp washer broken

n/s wing repeater broken

Fail 8 Feb 2012 90,659 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside number plate bulb dull

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,659 miles

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

nearside number plate bulb dull

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,312 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,511 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,132 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 55,845 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 XLE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLE, 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 XLE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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