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BJ02 FJV

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

187,931 mi
Last recorded187,931 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 187,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 176,202 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 175,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 151,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 145,597 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 138,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 131,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 125,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,954 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 101,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 132,222 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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BJ02 FJV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ02 FJV, 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 BJ02 FJV registered?

BJ02 FJV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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