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SF52 HGA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,950 mi
Last recorded167,950 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 HGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 167,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 167,949 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 134,860 miles

o/s/rear suspension unit damp

Pass 7 Apr 2010 106,397 miles

Rear ABS wires not secure on rear suspension arms

Fail 7 Apr 2010 106,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear ABS wires not secure on rear suspension arms

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 103,609 miles

N/S/R calliper starting to corrode and has spots of fluid

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 103,559 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

N/S/R calliper starting to corrode and has spots of fluid

O/S/R brake only making half the effort of the N/S/R brake

O/S/R calliper misted over with fluid, but cant see a leak

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,620 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 90,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 76,755 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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SF52 HGA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF52 HGA, 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 SF52 HGA registered?

SF52 HGA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is SF52 HGA safe to buy?

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