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BK02 SDU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,842 mi
Last recorded168,842 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 SDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 168,842 miles

rear suspension pipes have corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2019 168,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear suspension pipes have corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 164,240 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 164,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 160,469 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 160,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 150,612 miles

nearside front drop link has slight wear

Fail 16 Mar 2016 150,612 miles

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

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

nearside front drop link has slight wear

Pass 26 Feb 2015 140,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 130,599 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 130,594 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 112,954 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 112,954 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,660 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 93,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,176 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,184 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,642 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 47,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,092 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 SDU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

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

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