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HV02 HTC

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,663 mi
Last recorded187,663 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 187,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 May 2013 187,184 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 186,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 170,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

fluid leak from engine bay area

Pass 20 Apr 2011 162,345 miles

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

fluid leak from engine bay area

slight play in n/s rear suspension

Pass 7 May 2010 150,488 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 22 Apr 2010 150,479 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 27 Apr 2009 143,956 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 132,109 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 116,131 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 115,894 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear No Plate delaminating

Pass 28 Apr 2006 101,565 miles

Slight bind nearside front brake

Unable to inspect outer sills

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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HV02 HTC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 HV02 HTC, 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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What year was HV02 HTC registered?

HV02 HTC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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