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CV02 BJU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,814 mi
Last recorded119,814 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 BJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 119,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 114,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 114,011 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,105 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 100,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,739 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 79,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,798 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 60,325 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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CV02 BJU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV02 BJU, 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 CV02 BJU registered?

CV02 BJU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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