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BJ02 TFV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 140,701 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded + deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box deteriorated + corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 124,905 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 124,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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 17 Jun 2010 114,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 113,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 106,273 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 106,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 93,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,670 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 TFV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

BJ02 TFV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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