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BV02 RWK

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,065 mi
Last recorded115,065 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 RWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 115,065 miles

brake discs worn/corroded

exhaust ipc

Fail 17 Nov 2008 115,065 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

brake discs worn/corroded

exhaust ipc

Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 96,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 74,327 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 74,188 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 73,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Road conditions wet. Large under trays fitted to vehicle

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 RWK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 RWK registered?

BV02 RWK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BV02 RWK safe to buy?

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