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HT02 HVB

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 HVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,985 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 89,975 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking pipe under vehicle below drivers seat area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,030 miles

offside front suspension unit weeping

Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front suspension unit weeping

Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,275 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear ABS sensor wire bracket insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,275 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear ABS sensor wire bracket insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,287 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside sill panel trim damaged

offside front and nearside front suspension upright struts are damp

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

undertray damp

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

engine oil overfilled

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside sill panel trim damaged

offside front and nearside front suspension upright struts are damp

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

service light flashing

undertray damp

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,725 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Aug 2011 61,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,601 miles

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,090 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,520 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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HT02 HVB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HT02 HVB, 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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HT02 HVB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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