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HV02 BVT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,635 mi
Last recorded136,635 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 BVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 136,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 124,068 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 122,326 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,326 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,038 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 112,038 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,130 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

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)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,411 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,824 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 59,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic covers fitted to engine,engine bay,both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,931 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HV02 BVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV02 BVT, 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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HV02 BVT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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