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BT02 JDU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,670 mi
Last recorded136,670 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 JDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 136,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 131,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front shock absorber minor leak of gases. Nearside front brake pads wearing thin. Offside and nearside rear indicator lights slightly discoloured.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 131,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front shock absorber minor leak of gases. Nearside front brake pads wearing thin. Offside and nearside rear indicator lights slightly discoloured.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 131,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight leak on offside rear actuator unit

Fail 12 Apr 2014 115,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 115,942 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)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 99,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 99,026 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,131 miles

N/S/F Brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2011 81,131 miles

N/S/F Brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 74,235 miles

n/s/f brake binging slightly //front head lamp has leveling prob //slight play in steering /knuckle jiont //

Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,300 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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BT02 JDU 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 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 BT02 JDU, 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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BT02 JDU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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