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HW02 BBF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,289 mi
Last recorded165,289 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 BBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 147,858 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,600 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 119,595 miles

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 115,218 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,359 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting aweay

Fail 19 Dec 2013 108,334 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting aweay

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 103,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 97,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,991 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,078 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,521 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 75,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,433 miles

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

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

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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HW02 BBF 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 73.7%.

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 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 HW02 BBF, 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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HW02 BBF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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