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AJ02 BNY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,446 mi
Last recorded112,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 112,446 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine possible sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 109,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted abs wire (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure abs wire (1.1.21 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,328 miles

Central Rear seatbelt clasp sticky

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt clasp sticky

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dipstick modified

Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,600 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 102,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,609 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened slight misting of oil (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf split (7.1.2)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Rear slight leak of suspension fluid

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,669 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Screen cracked at top edge but not impeding vision (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,669 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Screen cracked at top edge but not impeding vision (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,962 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,973 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,765 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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AJ02 BNY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ02 BNY, 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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AJ02 BNY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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