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BW02 CHC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,880 mi
Last recorded79,880 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,880 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,466 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre getting low 2mm

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,975 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 39,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 3 Aug 2005 31,959 miles

engine tappet noise <hpi>

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 CHC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

BW02 CHC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is BW02 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 CHC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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