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BL02 GKX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,626 mi
Last recorded128,626 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 128,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning light on

Fail 29 May 2012 126,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 118,135 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,975 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 104,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 92,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fluid low lamp illuminated level ok switch faulty

Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,502 miles

fluid low lamp illuminated level ok switch faulty

Pass 8 Oct 2008 82,173 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 82,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,523 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension anti roll bar drop link lower ball socket

Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,521 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 46,884 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 GKX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL02 GKX, 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 GKX registered?

BL02 GKX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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