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BJ02 YHG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,171 mi
Last recorded111,171 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,171 miles

Front no plate cracked

drivers door inner handle missing replaced with cable tie

slight weeping on both front suspension hydraulic units

Fail 18 Mar 2019 111,071 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front no plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers door inner handle missing replaced with cable tie

rear brake disc inner faces excessively corroded pitted

rear exhaust heatshield loose rattling

slight weeping on both front suspension hydraulic units

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,682 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 102,682 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,880 miles

battery cover fitted

both side repeaters slightly dis-coloured

driver's door interior handle missing, can still be opened from inside via pulling metal rod

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

washers temperamental, working at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,526 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,576 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,914 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 YHG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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