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BV02 GCZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,481 mi
Last recorded173,481 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 GCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 173,481 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 173,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 165,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 165,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 156,264 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 156,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 148,112 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 148,112 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 140,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 140,119 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 126,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,697 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 113,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,201 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,042 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,577 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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BV02 GCZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BV02 GCZ, 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 BV02 GCZ registered?

BV02 GCZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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