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BW02 CEK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,528 mi
Last recorded169,528 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 169,528 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 167,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 157,282 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 128,375 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

small chips in zones a and b of windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2009 128,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

small chips in zones a and b of windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2008 110,143 miles

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

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

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2007 88,620 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

plastic trims shields and guards covering many perscribed areas

Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,832 miles

advise rear tyres worn

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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BW02 CEK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW02 CEK, 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 BW02 CEK registered?

BW02 CEK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is BW02 CEK safe to buy?

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