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HW02 NBD

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,245 mi
Last recorded65,245 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 NBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 62,844 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 57,672 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 57,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,929 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,355 miles

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

nearside front slight power steering weap

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,775 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise damp around front suspension pipes and hoses

advise slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,930 miles

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

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,281 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 28,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,565 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 NBD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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