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BT02 UYB

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,373 mi
Last recorded71,373 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,373 miles

Front number plate becoming dirty and may soon require renewal (6.3.1,d)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn (2.4.G,2)

Nearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract ALL the loose webbing into the real (5.2.5,b)

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1.E,1)

Nearside Front windscreen wiper blade is excessively deteriorated and leaving streaks of fluid behind in service (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within (4.0)

Offside Front brake disc inner face has worn thin (3.5.1,i)

Offside Front door mirror housing underside is damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.1.C,1)

Offside Front passenger's seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract ALL the loose webbing into the real (5.2.5,b)

Offside Front suspension damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.46 mm (4.1.E,1)

The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2,c)

The exhaust system flange (CAT) has a slight leak, and the retaining device is excessively deteriorated (7.1,1,2)

The steering column upper section has a bolt that does not fit flush with the mounting flange, it may be incorrectly fitted, and should be given attention (2.1.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 71,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front number plate becoming dirty and may soon require renewal (6.3.1,d)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn (2.4.G,2)

Nearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract ALL the loose webbing into the real (5.2.5,b)

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1.E,1)

Nearside Front windscreen wiper blade is excessively deteriorated and leaving streaks of fluid behind in service (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within (4.0)

Offside Front brake disc inner face has worn thin (3.5.1,i)

Offside Front door mirror housing underside is damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.1.C,1)

Offside Front passenger's seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract ALL the loose webbing into the real (5.2.5,b)

Offside Front suspension damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.46 mm (4.1.E,1)

The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2,c)

The exhaust system flange (CAT) has a slight leak, and the retaining device is excessively deteriorated (7.1,1,2)

The steering column upper section has a bolt that does not fit flush with the mounting flange, it may be incorrectly fitted, and should be given attention (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,213 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 51,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,001 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear suspension has slight mist of oil

Pass 9 May 2014 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 30,166 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 30,166 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 26,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,537 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,550 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 15,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,367 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 UYB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT02 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

BT02 UYB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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