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HS02 VJE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,625 mi
Last recorded167,625 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 167,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 161,060 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear at rear (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 161,060 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear at rear (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 153,819 miles

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 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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hoses (3.6.B.4e)

slight run out noted on front brakes

underside suspension piping rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,787 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 145,778 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking & gaitor split (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 136,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,367 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 102,250 miles

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

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

Rear discs rusty

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 102,250 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear discs rusty

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,518 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,277 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,158 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 55,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,351 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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HS02 VJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HS02 VJE, 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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HS02 VJE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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