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BX52 GLJ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,170 mi
Last recorded108,170 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 GLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,170 miles

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

Nearside park brake cable deteriorating

Rear brake discs corroded

mixture of fluid leaking or spilt on offside front, investigation recommended.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,824 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 91,824 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,712 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,515 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 82,515 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see rear brakes clearly

nsr wheel steel others alloy

slight noise from steering wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 71,742 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,587 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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BX52 GLJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX52 GLJ, 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 BX52 GLJ registered?

BX52 GLJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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