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HS51 XJH

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XJH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,482 miles

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

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

O/s wing mirror cracked

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

Outer cover sills fitted

Slight incline decline imbalance

Fail 10 Dec 2014 95,412 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

O/s wing mirror cracked

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

Outer cover sills fitted

Slight incline decline imbalance

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle sticking

drivers mirror cracked

n/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

slight bind nearside front wheel

slight damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,590 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 80,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 73,244 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,530 miles

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

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

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

Possible weep from O/S/F & N/S/R suspension units.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,705 miles

cambelt last changed?

nearside front suspension leg damp

slight uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2006 37,553 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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HS51 XJH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS51 XJH, 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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HS51 XJH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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