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HX02 SHV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,294 mi
Last recorded99,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 SHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,294 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear damage to light cluster

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,643 miles

knocking noise from front of vehicle

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knocking noise from front of vehicle

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,296 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Offside front tyre is under inflated.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,296 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Offside front tyre is under inflated.

Pass 2 May 2012 56,370 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Wearing on Edges

Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

N/S/F Tyre Wearing on Edges

Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear susapension sphere damp

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,181 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear susapension sphere damp

Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,688 miles

Oil leak

front pads approx 60% worn

ns washer poor

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,569 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,478 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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HX02 SHV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX02 SHV, 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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HX02 SHV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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