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BJ52 UVC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,949 mi
Last recorded182,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 182,949 miles

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK TO N/S/R SUSPENSION SPHERE

Fail 12 Jul 2017 182,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK TO N/S/R SUSPENSION SPHERE

Pass 1 Aug 2016 180,961 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 180,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 174,632 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 174,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 163,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 163,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 86,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 77,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,129 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 58,128 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,546 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 27 Oct 2005 26,958 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 UVC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UVC, 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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BJ52 UVC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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