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BG02 YHM

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,020 mi
Last recorded123,020 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,020 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,210 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,991 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 84,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 74,088 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 71,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,098 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 69,098 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YHM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG02 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

BG02 YHM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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