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BD52 CWO

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

188,242 mi
Last recorded188,242 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 188,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Always staying on with the lights (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic covers fitted to both sill outer

Pass 19 Nov 2018 185,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 185,269 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 181,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 179,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 176,431 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 171,954 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 171,954 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 167,054 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 167,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is staying on

Pass 14 Nov 2012 161,124 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 161,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 149,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 149,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 136,572 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 136,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 124,197 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 124,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested because engine makeing horrible noise from belt area,possable crank pulley

Pass 7 Nov 2008 112,665 miles

nearside front suspension strut damp

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 7 Nov 2008 112,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front suspension strut damp

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,628 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

front brake pads appear low on inside edge

nearside front strut damp

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2006 81,456 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

front brake discs wearing

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 18 Nov 2005 66,156 miles

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

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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BD52 CWO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BD52 CWO, 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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BD52 CWO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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