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BN02 UXT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,777 mi
Last recorded128,777 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 UXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 128,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

n/s/r door trim missing

n/s/r suspension cylinder damp?

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 27 Sep 2011 118,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight fluid weep from n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,628 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 118,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 118,570 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 109,352 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 109,350 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 67,547 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UXT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT registered?

BN02 UXT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is BN02 UXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 UXT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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