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BG02 UVS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,074 mi
Last recorded208,074 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 208,074 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r number plate lamp cover missing.

o/s/f suspention leg slightly damp.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 208,074 miles

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r number plate lamp cover missing.

o/s/f suspention leg slightly damp.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 199,969 miles

HID washers not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2012 199,785 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HID washers not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 190,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 179,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 168,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 158,313 miles

vehicle kept in poor condition inside

Pass 31 May 2007 150,648 miles

noise on rear suspension

Fail 22 May 2006 133,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 133,530 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 UVS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

BG02 UVS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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