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BW02 GMX

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,292 mi
Last recorded73,292 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 GMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,292 miles

Central Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slight weep from accumulator (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,292 miles

Central Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slight weep from accumulator (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,283 miles

Central Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess very slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 71,282 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess very slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 68,716 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 68,716 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades in poor condition

rear suspension valve slightly damp recommend further investigation

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 27 May 2014 58,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 56,751 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,995 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have wear to outside edge of tread

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,215 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,155 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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BW02 GMX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

BW02 GMX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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