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BN02 DDJ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,430 mi
Last recorded163,430 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 DDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 163,430 miles

o/s mirror damage

Pass 8 Jun 2015 157,154 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 157,154 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 148,726 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 137,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

misting of oil around steering rack

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2013 137,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

misting of oil around steering rack

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 123,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 123,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 115,851 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 24 May 2011 115,851 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 109,053 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 103,132 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 103,132 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 90,578 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 90,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 82,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 72,374 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 DDJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN02 DDJ, 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 BN02 DDJ registered?

BN02 DDJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is BN02 DDJ safe to buy?

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