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BK02 YHE

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,315 mi
Last recorded135,315 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 YHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 135,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate is slightly discoloured

nearside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter is split

nearside front wiper blade is split

rear numver plate is slightly discoloured

slight play in the offside front steering rack tie rod

Fail 4 Aug 2011 135,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate is slightly discoloured

nearside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter is split

nearside front wiper blade is split

rear numver plate is slightly discoloured

slight play in the offside front steering rack tie rod

Pass 30 Jun 2010 115,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,966 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 99,966 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,104 miles

back box outer casing slightly corroded

nearside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,075 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 70,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YHE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

BK02 YHE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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