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HW02 MXX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,910 mi
Last recorded65,910 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 MXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 65,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 60,394 miles

n/s/f chile seat filed

o/s/r chile seat fited

Fail 28 Apr 2015 60,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise a full brake check

n/s/f chile seat filed

o/s/r chile seat fited

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,870 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 38,958 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,263 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,472 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

wet test

Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

wet test

Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,936 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 25,916 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,052 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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HW02 MXX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

HW02 MXX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 August 2002.

Is HW02 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 MXX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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