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HG02 VMZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,064 mi
Last recorded182,064 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 182,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column deformed but serviceable Column u/j (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 175,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 165,924 miles

Near side rear Fluid suspension bellows/gaiter split

Pass 1 Jun 2016 158,643 miles

Fluid suspension near side rear arm gaiter excessively split and has water ingress

Pass 5 Jun 2015 155,888 miles

Slight play in steering column or rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 155,886 miles

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)

Slight play in steering column or rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play steering wheel. Column or rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 149,598 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

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

Slight play steering wheel. Column or rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 140,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside washer jet not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in steering column UJ or pinion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 134,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 127,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 115,285 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,567 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 77,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,826 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,901 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 VMZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG02 VMZ, 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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HG02 VMZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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