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BN52 XAZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,217 mi
Last recorded106,217 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,312 miles

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

nearside front brake pad warning wire cut

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear brakes make a clicking noise

suspect front brake pads getting very low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,312 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear brakes make a clicking noise

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

nearside front brake pad warning wire cut

suspect front brake pads getting very low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,924 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,493 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,250 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,250 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,682 miles

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 5 Mar 2009 37,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,751 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,151 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 22,051 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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BN52 XAZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN52 XAZ, 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 BN52 XAZ registered?

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

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