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HS02 RPO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 RPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 154,368 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 139,843 miles

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

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

both front suspension legs have light misting of fluid

both rear suspension cylinders damp

rear bump stops missing

suspension fluid weep from o/s/f pipework

Fail 26 Sep 2013 139,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front suspension legs have light misting of fluid

both rear suspension cylinders damp

rear bump stops missing

suspension fluid weep from o/s/f pipework

Fail 1 Oct 2012 133,534 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

signs of corrosion to exhaust

splits to o/s/f wiper blade

wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,534 miles

signs of corrosion to exhaust

splits to o/s/f wiper blade

wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 121,995 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

nearside hand brake cable outer split

offside wiper blade split

power steering pipe weaping

Fail 8 Oct 2011 121,916 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside hand brake cable outer split

offside wiper blade split

power steering pipe weaping

Pass 3 Nov 2010 111,068 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 111,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 97,075 miles

Front tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/f .

N/S/F tyre border line limits .

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,075 miles

Front tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/f .

N/S/F tyre border line limits .

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,192 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 86,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,555 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,221 miles

please see previous advisory no.110658966219.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 71,221 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.hydraulic fluid seepage around offside inner front area.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 63,350 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HS02 RPO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HS02 RPO, 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 HS02 RPO registered?

HS02 RPO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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