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FA51 BOJ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,920 mi
Last recorded167,920 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 BOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 167,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 164,919 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 163,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 160,399 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 156,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 153,142 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 148,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 148,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 141,887 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 141,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 139,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 139,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 136,658 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 134,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 130,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 122,093 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 122,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 114,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,888 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 105,775 miles

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

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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FA51 BOJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FA51 BOJ, 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 FA51 BOJ registered?

FA51 BOJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FA51 BOJ safe to buy?

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