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HW52 HGC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,652 mi
Last recorded55,652 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 HGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear hydrollic sphere weeping

Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly weather damaged

nearside rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,602 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,162 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 42,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,653 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,358 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 27,347 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,486 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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HW52 HGC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HW52 HGC, 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 HW52 HGC registered?

HW52 HGC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is HW52 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 HGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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