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HY02 BWF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,232 mi
Last recorded170,232 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 BWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 170,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 18 Nov 2025 170,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 15 Nov 2024 165,277 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 165,273 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 161,983 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 14 Nov 2023 161,951 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 17 Nov 2022 157,057 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre more than 10 years old - dated2012

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,708 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From turbo diesel intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 153,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive From turbo diesel intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,597 miles

Offside Rear brake pad shim incorrectly fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 149,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Cable outer casing broken (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear brake pad shim incorrectly fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 142,625 miles

Found both front flexible brake hoses inadequately clipped onto shock absorbers

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Off side rear brake pad shim incorrectly fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 142,625 miles

Found both front flexible brake hoses inadequately clipped onto shock absorbers

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Off side rear brake pad shim incorrectly fitted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 137,989 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 137,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 132,972 miles

Front bumper damaged and insecure

Off side front tyre poor due to wear on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2017 132,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front bumper damaged and insecure

Off side front tyre poor due to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 128,989 miles

Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 31 May 2016 128,989 miles

Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 125,852 miles

Both front fluid suspension shock absorbers have slight seapage of fluid

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

Off side Headlamp has aproduct on the lens so that the light output is redused

Off side rear fluid suspension unit is leaking slightly

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

Fail 28 May 2015 125,852 miles

Both front fluid suspension shock absorbers have slight seapage of fluid

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

Off side Headlamp has aproduct on the lens so that the light output is redused

Off side rear fluid suspension unit is leaking slightly

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 121,504 miles

Engine top cover insecure.

Front bumber loose.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 115,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advise tracking check

n/s/r badly perished

tyre size 205/65/15 v

Fail 24 May 2013 115,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advise tracking check

n/s/r badly perished

tyre size 205/65/15 v

Pass 4 May 2012 109,162 miles

advise tracking check

both front tyres low on edges

rear discs lipped

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 May 2011 102,088 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 102,088 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 93,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,054 miles

nearside wing mirror glass broken

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 11 Nov 2008 74,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside wing mirror glass broken

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,723 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 47,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 18 Nov 2005 36,696 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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HY02 BWF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY02 BWF, 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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HY02 BWF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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