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SH02 HMO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,164 mi
Last recorded167,164 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 HMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 167,164 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 167,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 159,100 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 159,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 150,853 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 150,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 143,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 141,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 138,977 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 130,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 124,369 miles

SMALL CUT IN N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SLIGHT LEAK ON N/S/R SUSPENSION UNIT

Pass 17 Sep 2009 112,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,659 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 99,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/ front park brake low efficiency

Pass 25 May 2007 88,906 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 88,906 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 75,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,542 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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SH02 HMO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SH02 HMO, 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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SH02 HMO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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