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HK02 BYV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,346 mi
Last recorded97,346 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 BYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 97,346 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 92,619 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating around tread area

Pass 5 May 2016 88,023 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 88,023 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 83,431 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 83,431 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 77,557 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f handbrake control lever on calipre is holding on slightly,but isnt holding brake on

Pass 10 May 2013 71,571 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 71,571 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 63,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 56,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside hand brake cable outer cover split

Fail 10 May 2010 50,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering column shaft

Pass 10 May 2010 50,421 miles

play in steering column shaft

Fail 11 May 2009 43,345 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 43,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 24,904 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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HK02 BYV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HK02 BYV, 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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HK02 BYV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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