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HN02 XSJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,356 mi
Last recorded105,356 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 XSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2016 105,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,625 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 91,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 80,844 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 80,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 73,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 71,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,225 miles

front brake discs lipped.....

front inner brake pads appear low , outers getting low.....

rear exhaust silencer corroding....

rear inner brake pads not visable....

slight play at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links.....

wipers smear.....

Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs lipped.....

front inner brake pads appear low , outers getting low.....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit & worn outer edge . advise replacement ,o/s/r close to limit.....

rear exhaust silencer corroding....

rear inner brake pads not visable....

slight play at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake inbalance(19%)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in rack

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

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 26 Nov 2008 47,764 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in rack

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding

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

Slight play in rack

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,789 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,004 miles

STONE CHIP TO WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A SMALLER THAN 40mm

Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STONE CHIP TO WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A SMALLER THAN 40mm

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,534 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 27,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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HN02 XSJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HN02 XSJ, 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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HN02 XSJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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