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BW51 KTF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,511 mi
Last recorded92,511 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 KTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

slight corrosion underneath

slight play in front wheels

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 84,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,330 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

both rear abs wire mounts loose

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,908 miles

both front shockers weeping slightly

both rear steel brakes pipes have slight corrosion

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 11 Feb 2016 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm into lower structure of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front shockers weeping slightly

both rear steel brakes pipes have slight corrosion

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,177 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,649 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 20 Feb 2014 62,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,930 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,553 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,087 miles

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

nearside and offside front shock absorber upper mounts slight lift

Fail 17 Feb 2011 47,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front shock absorber upper mounts slight lift

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,685 miles

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2010 41,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,082 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,340 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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BW51 KTF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BW51 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW51 KTF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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