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BL02 CTF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,914 mi
Last recorded153,914 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 CTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 153,914 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 145,443 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 77,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 134,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 124,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,309 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 102,009 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,266 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 91,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,637 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 72,518 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake disc worn thin

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,826 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,120 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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BL02 CTF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL02 CTF, 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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BL02 CTF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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