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BC02 YVM

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,744 mi
Last recorded70,744 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,744 miles

o/s/f link bar has slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2012 67,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,431 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,987 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,592 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,592 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,745 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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BC02 YVM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC02 YVM, 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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BC02 YVM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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