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BT02 WXS

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear internal door opening handle missing

Fail 1 Oct 2018

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear internal door opening handle missing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,968 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

steering stiff slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,212 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 110,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 102,973 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,330 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,237 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,886 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 53,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,784 miles

front number plate starting to delamanate

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,091 miles

nearside rear door not opening from inside & out

Fail 22 Jun 2007 31,091 miles

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

nearside rear door not opening from inside & out

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 21,208 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 WXS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

BT02 WXS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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