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BL02 TFE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,565 mi
Last recorded151,565 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 TFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 151,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

aftermarket exhaust system fitted

engine requires attention soon

oil leak around engine

slight blow from manifold area

Fail 24 Mar 2011 151,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s front belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Mar 2010 149,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 143,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 143,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 126,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007
Pass 15 Nov 2006 114,903 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 114,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 104,589 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 104,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TFE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol 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 TFE, 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 TFE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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