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AV02 BZJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,843 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 71,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,720 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,303 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 49,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,852 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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AV02 BZJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AV02 BZJ, 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 AV02 BZJ registered?

AV02 BZJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AV02 BZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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