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HW02 CYJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,017 mi
Last recorded46,017 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,017 miles

cracking in tread of both front tyres

front number plate delaminating

metal brake pipes rear slight corrosion

misting of suspension fluid around suspension pump

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,766 miles

Fluid leak from area of bhi ( suspension control unit)

Front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 44,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,774 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre has small cracks and has signs of deterioration

Slight fluid leak from bhi area

Slight fluid leak from offside front suspension leg

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,593 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,513 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 CYJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CYJ, 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 HW02 CYJ registered?

HW02 CYJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is HW02 CYJ safe to buy?

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