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BG52 MXY

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,601 mi
Last recorded217,601 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 217,601 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 217,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 214,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 214,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 210,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 207,437 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 207,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 205,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 205,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 199,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 194,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 189,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 182,742 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 177,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 159,032 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 137,429 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 118,795 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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BG52 MXY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG52 MXY, 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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BG52 MXY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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