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BT02 WVO

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,043 mi
Last recorded221,043 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 221,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear A,B,S brakets are loose

damp around both steering pipes

damp around o/s rear sphere boot

Fail 22 Sep 2010 221,043 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear A,B,S brakets are loose

damp around both steering pipes

damp around o/s rear sphere boot

Fail 18 Aug 2010 220,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2009 193,040 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 193,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 174,142 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 165,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 128,828 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 102,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005

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

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 WVO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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