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PL02 HBB

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 HBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 131,358 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,671 miles

slight dampness around o/s/r suspension unit

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,201 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,255 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 84,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 84,867 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 74,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 74,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PL02 HBB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL02 HBB, 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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PL02 HBB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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