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BJ52 ZTS

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 95,651 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 95,651 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter leak at water drain pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,791 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both struts (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,740 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both struts (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,592 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 57,169 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,650 miles

front brake pads/discs appear to be worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 38,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 34,748 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,416 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 27,593 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 14,363 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 ZTS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ52 ZTS, 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 ZTS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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