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HG02 GHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,996 mi
Last recorded113,996 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 GHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 113,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 113,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,168 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 110,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,981 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 106,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,929 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 101,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 100,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,574 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,573 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 98,382 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,971 miles

Oil leak

esp light indicates a fault

rear silencer deteriorated

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 15 Jun 2011 79,971 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

esp light indicates a fault

rear silencer deteriorated

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,871 miles

emissions too clean not regestering

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,616 miles

all suspension units damp

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,582 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

tracking

Fail 21 Jun 2008 43,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

tracking

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,655 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,634 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,137 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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HG02 GHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HG02 GHJ, 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 HG02 GHJ registered?

HG02 GHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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