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HT51 HCN

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 HCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Oct 2019 94,066 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,438 miles

All suspension units damp

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear,sub frames,suspension and brake components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All suspension units damp

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear,sub frames,suspension and brake components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,601 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 90,511 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 90,398 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,273 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 87,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,446 miles

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

Mud Under Vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,125 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,654 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,631 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,460 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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HT51 HCN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HT51 HCN, 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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HT51 HCN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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