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BD52 ZCA

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 103,174 miles

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

exhaust front pipe repaired

Fail 16 Jul 2015 103,102 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

exhaust front pipe repaired

Pass 10 May 2014 98,448 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front wipers smearing

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2014 98,419 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Aux belt deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front wipers smearing

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all anti roll bar link boots split

Fail 29 Dec 2011 91,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all anti roll bar link boots split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,004 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar linkage boots split and perrished top and bottom

N/S/F tyre wearing uneven

Fail 22 Nov 2010 88,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/F anti roll bar linkage boots split and perrished top and bottom

N/S/F tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed

n/s/r suspension pipe bent

sevral suspension pipes rusting

Fail 12 Nov 2009 84,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

sevral suspension pipes rusting

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed

n/s/r suspension pipe bent

Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 80,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 75,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to front/rear suspension pipe

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,012 miles

corrosion to front/rear suspension pipe

Pass 12 Dec 2006 68,937 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 68,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,578 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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BD52 ZCA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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