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SF02 HRM

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,909 mi
Last recorded162,909 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 HRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 162,909 miles

catalytic converter deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2013 162,825 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

catalytic converter deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2012 151,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front exhaust section ( either side of cat ) and rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 151,811 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust section ( either side of cat ) and rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2011 136,838 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 136,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,308 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 114,308 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Feb 2009 95,647 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres getting towards legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 9 Feb 2009 95,647 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Rear tyres getting towards legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 31 May 2008 83,532 miles

Check front brake pads again next service.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 78,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,291 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 61,268 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,969 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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SF02 HRM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

SF02 HRM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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