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SN02 HMG

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,144 mi
Last recorded142,144 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 HMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 142,144 miles

205/15 o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f 195/15 o/s/r

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

battery loose in holder

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear and surface rust nbin all discs

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f seat belt slow ton retract

o/s/f seat wearing

o/s/r plastic inner wing damaged

oversized tax disc holder used

parts of cars underside is covered in plastic

plastic covers fitted over sils

poor o/s/f dip beam patten

rear wiper blade worn out

slight damage to n/s/f jacking area

slight damage to o/s chassie

steering wheel ncover loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 3 Feb 2011 142,144 miles

battery loose in holder

205/15 o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f 195/15 o/s/r

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear and surface rust nbin all discs

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f seat belt slow ton retract

o/s/f seat wearing

o/s/r plastic inner wing damaged

oversized tax disc holder used

parts of cars underside is covered in plastic

plastic covers fitted over sils

poor o/s/f dip beam patten

rear wiper blade worn out

slight damage to n/s/f jacking area

slight damage to o/s chassie

steering wheel ncover loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 10 Dec 2009 124,418 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 120,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front suspension leg damp

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

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

Off side front suspension leg damp

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 120,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front suspension leg damp

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

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

Off side front suspension leg damp

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 58,178 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SN02 HMG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN02 HMG, 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 SN02 HMG registered?

SN02 HMG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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