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MF02 EHC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,343 mi
Last recorded154,343 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 EHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2013 154,343 miles

headlamp aim on boarder/driover seat belt slow to retract/ child seats in rear /fuel filter housing looks damp / sign sof dampness arounf nsf suspension / play in nsf drop link /slight play in osf wheel /front discs look lipped/rear brakes look low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 143,100 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 143,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 138,462 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 138,369 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 131,294 miles

Light play in both steering control arms

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 131,294 miles

Light play in both steering control arms

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 126,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 113,652 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 105,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 105,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 88,391 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 70,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,095 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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MF02 EHC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF02 EHC, 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 MF02 EHC registered?

MF02 EHC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is MF02 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF02 EHC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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