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BF02 SFX

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,119 mi
Last recorded159,119 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 SFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 159,119 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 159,119 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 129,907 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2012 98,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 89,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,099 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,526 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 48,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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BF02 SFX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BF02 SFX, 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 BF02 SFX registered?

BF02 SFX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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