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HY02 UUC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,556 mi
Last recorded139,556 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 UUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 139,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT INSECCURE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 136,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 132,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,043 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 123,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit dust cover split

Fail 6 Jun 2016 116,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit dust cover split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 109,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,768 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 101,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,743 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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,508 miles

rear tyre slight low rear exhaust box corosion

Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,894 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,737 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,682 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished and split

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished and split

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear suspension globes center and off side have slight misting of sususpension fliud

slight brake binding near side rear

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension globes center and off side have slight misting of sususpension fliud

slight brake binding near side rear

Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,106 miles

both front tyres getting low

brake fliud level low

large plastic under trays fitted

nearside front strut damp

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UUC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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