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SN02 HNV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 HNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 89,870 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 89,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,219 miles

n/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,226 miles

windscreen has small damage

Fail 4 Feb 2013 32,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 104,530 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak from both front suspension unit slight play in nearside front uprght link

Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,253 miles

upper stop lamp disconnected

Fail 13 Sep 2010 97,253 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,064 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear door trim damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2009 84,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

nearside rear door trim damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,288 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 70,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,139 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT WATER INGRESS.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,830 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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SN02 HNV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SN02 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

SN02 HNV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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