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BL02 DUU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 145,286 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 144,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,252 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 97,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2009 92,539 miles

Chip in windscreen A zone (repaired)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,539 miles

Chip in windscreen A zone (repaired)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 89,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s shock absorbers slight leaks

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,001 miles

o/s and n/s shock absorbers slight leaks

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,796 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 81,796 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,085 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,196 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 DUU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL02 DUU, 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 DUU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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