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BJ52 FXP

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 129,849 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 129,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 115,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 103,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,481 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 92,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 80,681 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm tread

cracking of nearside rear tyre inner edge

slight oil leak from rear engine bay

Fail 23 May 2011 80,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm tread

cracking of nearside rear tyre inner edge

slight oil leak from rear engine bay

Pass 28 May 2010 71,435 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 65,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,871 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 52,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,714 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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BJ52 FXP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ52 FXP, 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 BJ52 FXP registered?

BJ52 FXP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BJ52 FXP safe to buy?

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