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SF02 HPV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,193 mi
Last recorded113,193 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 HPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 113,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,745 miles

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

clutch pedal is very close to the top on the bite point

front bumper is loose (damage)

nearside headlamp is loose ( damage)

rear number plate is loose

wipers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2009 99,426 miles

small cut on outer wall nearside front tyre.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,880 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 90,874 miles

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 79,822 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 79,822 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside power steering rack side arm

unable to test exhaust emissions as rear exhaust box is broken

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,972 miles

exhaust centre/rear section joint corroded

front brake discs and pads very worn

front bumper and under tray damaged

rear brake discs running very close to calipers on inner edges

rear pads and discs worn

wipers poor

Fail 19 Sep 2006 64,972 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CENTRE/REAR SECTION JOINT CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS VERY WORN

FRONT BUMPER AND UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

HAD TO TOP UP ENGINE OIL BEFORE MOT

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUNNING VERY CLOSE TO CALIPERS ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

WIPERS POOR

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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SF02 HPV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 SF02 HPV, 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 SF02 HPV registered?

SF02 HPV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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