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BJ52 ZHA

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,336 miles

Corrosion to rear underside components and suspension PA's.

Dip beam image deteriorated close to limit

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nsf minor bind.

Nsf seat belt slow recoil

Fail 12 Oct 2023 124,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to rear underside components and suspension PA's.

Dip beam image deteriorated close to limit

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nsf minor bind.

Nsf seat belt slow recoil

Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,804 miles

Corrosion to tow bar and braçkets rear suspension prescribed areas, sill edges

Dip image deteriorated and at high limit

Nsr wheel minor rorational noise

Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,515 miles

Headlamp images poor and lenses deteriorated, n/s front inner arch guard insecure, corrosion to undersills and rear inner arch lips

Fail 11 Oct 2021 122,515 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp images poor and lenses deteriorated, n/s front inner arch guard insecure, corrosion to undersills and rear inner arch lips

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,783 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorated, discs deteriorated, o/s rear undersill corroded, tow bar corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

head lamp lenses deteriorated, discs deteriorated, o/s rear undersill corroded, tow bar corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,292 miles

tow bar corroded, o/s rear undersill corroded, minor play in steering, engine wet with oil

Fail 17 Oct 2019 118,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded, o/s rear undersill corroded, minor play in steering, engine wet with oil

Pass 16 Oct 2018 114,255 miles

aux belt miss aligned.

minor play at nsf.

os track rod end boot wrapped.

osf dip image deteriorated.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,528 miles

rear brake and rotational noise, rear calipers fouling wheels, rear wheels scored

service due, suspension componets corroded, minor play in o/s front roll bar link and both front bottom ball joints, tow bar corroded, undersills corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 109,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake and rotational noise, rear calipers fouling wheels, rear wheels scored

service due, suspension componets corroded, minor play in o/s front roll bar link and both front bottom ball joints, tow bar corroded, undersills corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

multi guards fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 104,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

multi guards fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 98,585 miles

hand brake cables deteriorated

hand brake imbalanced,oil leak,multi guards fitted,

head lamps deteriorated and poor images

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,265 miles

hand brake imbalanced, multi guards fitted, fuel tank straps corroded, o/s front brake binding, number plate lamp lenses missing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,715 miles

hand brake travel, oil leak, multi guards fitted, front struts wet, n/s number plate light lense missing

Fail 14 Oct 2013 86,711 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travel, oil leak, multi guards fitted, front struts wet, n/s number plate light lense missing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil,passenger belt has device fitted not allowing full inspection of belt,oil leak,n/s/r tyre at limit,n/s/r minor bind,o/s handbreak lower effort,headlights at limit{high},n/s/r fluid suspension unit damp no visual leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,009 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,910 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

multi guards fitted, rear flexy ferrules rusty, o/s front brake binding

Fail 11 Oct 2011 74,908 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

multi guards fitted, rear flexy ferrules rusty, o/s front brake binding

Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,884 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,851 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,189 miles

guards multi, r ferrules corroding, nsr brake noise poss v minor bearing, osf top strut mnt corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2009 63,006 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

guards multi, r ferrules corroding, nsr brake noise poss v minor bearing, osf top strut mnt corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,248 miles

multi guards fitted, exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,514 miles

guards fitted multi. †exhaust deteriorated. †rear flexi ferrules detiorated. †nsr bearing minor rough. †minor play os steering.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 50,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

guards fitted multi. †exhaust deteriorated. †rear flexi ferrules detiorated. †nsr bearing minor rough. †minor play os steering.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,351 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 ZHA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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