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BF51 PJU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,313 mi
Last recorded169,313 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 PJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 169,313 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 160,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 152,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 152,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 143,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 135,193 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 130,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 116,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 86,597 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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BF51 PJU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BF51 PJU, 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 BF51 PJU registered?

BF51 PJU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is BF51 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 PJU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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