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DX02 BGE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,701 mi
Last recorded77,701 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 BGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,701 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have damage to outer walls

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,753 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,338 miles

front suspension legs leaking slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,689 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,185 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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DX02 BGE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DX02 BGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX02 BGE registered?

DX02 BGE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 BGE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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