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BJ02 ZFP

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,014 mi
Last recorded163,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ZFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 163,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

rear inner brake discs wearing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 163,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

rear inner brake discs wearing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 156,939 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear inner brake discs wearing

Fail 8 Jan 2013 156,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear inner brake discs wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 149,144 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 3 Jan 2012 149,016 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 139,317 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake back plate missing

rear brake discs wearing inside

Fail 5 Jan 2011 139,277 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake back plate missing

rear brake discs wearing inside

Pass 5 Jan 2010 130,870 miles

N/s + o/s front suspension legs light misting of oil visible.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under body plastic mouldings fitted preventing a full inspection of pipes & floor sections.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 121,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 113,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 103,352 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 ZFP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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