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BT02 JJF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,716 mi
Last recorded146,716 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 146,716 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 135,655 miles

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

Nearside front fluid suspension strut slight dampness

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

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

Offside front fluid suspension strut slight dampness

Oil leak ()

Slight dampness offside front hydraulic hose

Fail 2 May 2017 135,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside front fluid suspension strut slight dampness

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

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

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

Offside front fluid suspension strut slight dampness

Oil leak ()

Slight dampness offside front hydraulic hose

Pass 6 May 2016 124,653 miles

Both front brake discs slightly scored

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 6 May 2016 124,653 miles

Both front brake discs slightly scored

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,686 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 99,598 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 87,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 84,341 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,341 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,608 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,403 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 45,653 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 JJF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JJF, 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 BT02 JJF registered?

BT02 JJF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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