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BK02 BZF

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,788 mi
Last recorded140,788 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,788 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 140,788 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 134,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 134,385 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,631 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 120,370 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 120,370 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,640 miles

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,200 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 108,200 miles

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

Offside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 102,703 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 102,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 98,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag system showing fault

Fail 12 Jun 2009 94,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag system showing fault

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,271 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 90,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 85,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 80,654 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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BK02 BZF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK02 BZF, 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 BK02 BZF registered?

BK02 BZF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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