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BN52 RYG

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,495 mi
Last recorded165,495 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 165,495 miles

advised handbrake cabel outer cover split

advised rear box corroded

advised slight rubbing inner arch

Fail 1 Nov 2007 165,490 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advised handbrake cabel outer cover split

advised rear box corroded

advised slight rubbing inner arch

Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,039 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 96,569 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

engine management light on denoting a fault

Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BN52 RYG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN52 RYG, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 RYG?

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What year was BN52 RYG registered?

BN52 RYG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BN52 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 RYG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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