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BJ02 SWZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,147 mi
Last recorded261,147 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 261,147 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light wiper scratching across windscreen

offside front brake drags slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2011 220,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front support member distorted

light misting of oil from nearside front suspension strut

nearside sill trim not fully secure

wiper scratching across windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2010 183,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light wiper scratching across windscreen

nearside front suspension strut shows a light misting of oil

Pass 14 Oct 2010 183,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light wiper scratching across windscreen

nearside front suspension strut shows a light misting of oil

Pass 19 Oct 2009 149,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front exhaust support bracket bent

light wiper scratching to windscreen

nearside front suspension strut shows a light misting of oil

Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,951 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 113,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,797 miles

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

engine covers and under body guards fitted tested as presented

minor lift to bottom ball joints

n/s/r tyre slight uneven wear ok at time of test

new front discs fitted

surface corrosion to rear discs

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 SWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

BJ02 SWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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