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BX52 UVT

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,699 mi
Last recorded173,699 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 UVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 173,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroding

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 19 Sep 2012 161,199 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 147,637 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 147,637 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 139,327 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 139,327 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 123,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 123,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 101,802 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 101,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,241 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 88,241 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 52,001 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 UVT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

BX52 UVT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BX52 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 UVT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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