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BG52 XSO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

241,392 mi
Last recorded241,392 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2011 241,392 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 241,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 206,948 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 206,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 178,118 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 161,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 142,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 125,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 108,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 89,736 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 XSO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSO, 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 BG52 XSO registered?

BG52 XSO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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