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BL52 GBV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,650 mi
Last recorded121,650 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 121,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 14 Oct 2013 113,101 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 103,246 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,246 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,093 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,325 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 78,325 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,029 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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BL52 GBV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL52 GBV, 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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BL52 GBV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BL52 GBV safe to buy?

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