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HJ52 AXW

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,722 mi
Last recorded138,722 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 AXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 138,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT FREEPLAY STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ZERO EMISSIONS

Fail 22 May 2014 138,483 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT FREEPLAY STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ZERO EMISSIONS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 98,319 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,498 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,498 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,810 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 36,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2005 23,546 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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HJ52 AXW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ52 AXW, 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 HJ52 AXW registered?

HJ52 AXW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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