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BU52 UEC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 116,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,363 miles

unabel to see brake pads

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,472 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,855 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,665 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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BU52 UEC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU52 UEC, 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 BU52 UEC registered?

BU52 UEC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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