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BL02 GKF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,243 mi
Last recorded157,243 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,243 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts due to load in rear

Fail 2 Aug 2012 156,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to check rear seatbelts due to load in rear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 145,935 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 145,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 137,564 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 126,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 114,111 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 98,369 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 98,369 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

one bulb not working in nearside rear side lamp

Pass 23 Aug 2006 86,922 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 86,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GKF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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