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BK52 DAU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,612 mi
Last recorded174,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 DAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 174,612 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 174,612 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 168,219 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Jan 2016 168,219 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Jan 2015 163,904 miles

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

minor scratches to screen

Fail 16 Jan 2015 163,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

corrosion present on front and rear discs

Pass 28 Nov 2013 151,139 miles

O/S/F top suspension starting corroed.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 151,139 miles

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

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

O/S/F top suspension starting corroed.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 140,527 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 129,073 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 129,073 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 128,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 107,048 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,844 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,198 miles

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

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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BK52 DAU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK52 DAU, 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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BK52 DAU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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