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BG02 SXW

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,347 mi
Last recorded104,347 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 104,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Plastic cill covers fitted

Rear silencer corroded

Tester advised that high level stop lamp is disconnected!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf brake slight bind

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,461 miles

advised by presenter centre stop disconected

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,461 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

advised by presenter centre stop disconected

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,344 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,150 miles

INFORMED BY PRESENTER THAT THE STOP LAMP WAS DISCONECTED

Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 48,273 miles

ADVISED BY PRESENTER CENTRE STOP LAMP DICONECTED

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,866 miles

UNDERBODY NOT TESTES DUTO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,355 miles

advised by presenter that centre stoplamp is disconected

Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,551 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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BG02 SXW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG02 SXW, 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 BG02 SXW registered?

BG02 SXW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 SXW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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