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BP02 WJE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

286,019 mi
Last recorded286,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 WJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 286,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 283,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 280,353 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 277,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 274,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 270,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 266,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside steering arm has play at inner joint

Fail 13 Jul 2010 266,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside steering arm has play at inner joint

Pass 1 Jul 2009 263,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 246,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 189,379 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 131,793 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 85,728 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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BP02 WJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BP02 WJE, 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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BP02 WJE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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