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BL02 NOU

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,840 mi
Last recorded65,840 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2007 65,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,179 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 NOU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

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

Is BL02 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 NOU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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