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HG52 ZFW

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,643 mi
Last recorded76,643 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 ZFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 66,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 66,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,003 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 61,003 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,793 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both edges worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both edges worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,250 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 53,239 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight play in shocks

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight play in shocks

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside rear and nearside front brake disc,s slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 45,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside rear and nearside front brake disc,s slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,318 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Offside rear and nearside front brake disc,s slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,275 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 40,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,150 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,756 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,003 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,724 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 31,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,122 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,312 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,260 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to replacement

Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 18,962 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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HG52 ZFW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG52 ZFW, 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 HG52 ZFW registered?

HG52 ZFW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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