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BW51 KMZ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,159 mi
Last recorded98,159 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 KMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,159 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,145 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 89,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 78,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,337 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,789 miles

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

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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BW51 KMZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW51 KMZ, 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 BW51 KMZ registered?

BW51 KMZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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The MOT history for BW51 KMZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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