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BJ02 YFV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,386 mi
Last recorded116,386 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,386 miles

both front tyres on limit(1.6mm)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,326 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 110,326 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 95,133 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,282 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 83,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 71,805 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,771 miles

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

both front suspension struts have a light misting of oil

nearside front outer door handle damaged but door still able to be opened

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

both front suspension struts have a light misting of oil

esp/asr lamp illuminated

nearside front outer door handle damaged but door still able to be opened

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 58,654 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 58,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,570 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,469 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 YFV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YFV, 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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BJ02 YFV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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