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BL02 DPF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,386 mi
Last recorded70,386 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,386 miles

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

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)

full body undertrays

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,385 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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)

full body undertrays

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,584 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

sill panels fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,386 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,590 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,931 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2005 27,316 miles

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

o/s/r tyre small cut in sidewall

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 DPF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DPF, 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 BL02 DPF registered?

BL02 DPF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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