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PL02 HFB

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 102,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2012 192,314 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door inner handle mechanism worn

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2011 99,296 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front handbrake cables look like theyve been rubbing on front wheel but not found during lock to lock check

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel loose.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,958 miles

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

Spare wheel loose.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 93,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 55,587 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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PL02 HFB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 PL02 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL02 HFB registered?

PL02 HFB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is PL02 HFB safe to buy?

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