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SC02 FHR

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

228,768 mi
Last recorded228,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 FHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 228,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 224,927 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 222,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 219,583 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 214,089 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 194,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 176,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (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)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 153,769 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 153,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Dec 2015 133,686 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 133,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 114,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 114,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,885 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 82,885 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,918 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 34,547 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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SC02 FHR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SC02 FHR, 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 SC02 FHR registered?

SC02 FHR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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