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MF02 HFB

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,972 mi
Last recorded159,972 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 159,972 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 159,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 151,111 miles

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Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2010 151,111 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 144,298 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 133,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 115,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 115,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 88,180 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 HFB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFB, 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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MF02 HFB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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