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FM02 BGF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 116,594 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 116,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 112,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb dull

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 112,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside Number plate lamp dull

Fail 16 Aug 2019 112,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside Number plate lamp dull

Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,293 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,111 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn outer edge

near side rear tyre slight worn outer edge

off side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edgs

rear exhaust mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,917 miles

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

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

front screen slight chiped

off side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,047 miles

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

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

front screen slight chiped

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,726 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,907 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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FM02 BGF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FM02 BGF, 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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FM02 BGF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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