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BJ02 SXB

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 SXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 106,320 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 101,309 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,408 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,948 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,681 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 85,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 79,957 miles

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

front discs slightly corroied on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,681 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 74,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside + nearside front suspension units slight dampness

Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,650 miles

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

both front suspension legs have slight leaks

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,214 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc worn and corroded

rear disc worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,850 miles

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

front brake discs wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,639 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 SXB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ02 SXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ02 SXB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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