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BX52 UPV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,880 mi
Last recorded155,880 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 UPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 155,880 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 155,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 151,672 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 143,825 miles

slight leak from o/s/r accumulator

Fail 29 Apr 2010 143,825 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight leak from o/s/r accumulator

Pass 5 May 2009 139,483 miles

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

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

Vehicle taipipe emissions/smoke are high - suggest service required

n/s/f padwear sensor wire broken

n/s/f/passenger door handle broken

Fail 5 May 2009 139,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle taipipe emissions/smoke are high - suggest service required

n/s/f padwear sensor wire broken

n/s/f/passenger door handle broken

Pass 2 May 2008 116,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 92,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 May 2006 67,672 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 67,672 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 UPV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX52 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

BX52 UPV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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