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BV52 CZG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,706 mi
Last recorded85,706 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 85,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge.

Oil Leak

Fail 5 May 2016 85,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge.

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,189 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 54,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,793 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

air bag light indicating faulty

rear panel damaged

unable to assess both outer sill due they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,547 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,979 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 27,055 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear on inner edge.

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,055 miles

front brake discs starting to wear on inner edge.

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

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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BV52 CZG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV52 CZG, 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 BV52 CZG registered?

BV52 CZG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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