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BN02 CVY

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,395 mi
Last recorded76,395 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 CVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,395 miles

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 76,395 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,796 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 75,796 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,615 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,915 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,915 miles

Offside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 68,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,833 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,833 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,127 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,127 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,529 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 60,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,501 miles

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,713 miles

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

front suspension units slight leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,058 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,863 miles

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND OSF.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,280 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS SHOWING SLIGHT WEEPAGE.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,200 miles

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

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

advise noise at rear further investigation required

Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,459 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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BN02 CVY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN02 CVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN02 CVY registered?

BN02 CVY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is BN02 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 CVY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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