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HY02 USN

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,406 mi
Last recorded156,406 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 USN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2020 156,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 155,530 miles

Front Tyre's wearing on edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 155,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre's wearing on edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 152,325 miles

Central Rear Upper light inoperative.

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

Nearside Rear Inside door catch handle missing.

Offside Front Door mirror cracked.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp cover missing.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 152,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Upper light inoperative.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facings in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inside door catch handle missing.

Offside Front Door mirror cracked.

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp cover missing.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 142,785 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 140,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 131,084 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Tailpipe corroded

Fail 24 May 2014 131,084 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

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

Tailpipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 120,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 108,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,451 miles

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

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

oil leak top of engine

Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 84,466 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,597 miles

Advises rear suspension may have fluid leak n/s/f balljoint boot split

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,716 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 USN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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