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HF51 XLR

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,508 mi
Last recorded140,508 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,508 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 140,508 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,159 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,255 miles

Play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,428 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre tread cracked and nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,834 miles

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

both rear tyres worn and perished

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,792 miles

rear discs rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,619 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 71,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

trust bearing noisey

Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,649 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 61,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,563 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,255 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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HF51 XLR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF51 XLR, 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 HF51 XLR registered?

HF51 XLR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is HF51 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 XLR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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