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FM02 BGY

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 120,818 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wxhaust silencer - deteriorated/corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 120,818 miles

Rear wxhaust silencer - deteriorated/corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 112,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

o/s number plate light lens missing and holder loose

o/s/r inner brake pad worn low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 112,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

o/s number plate light lens missing and holder loose

o/s/r inner brake pad worn low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,931 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear centre suspension sphere area damp/oily

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2010 91,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre low tread and starting to mishape on inner tread area

rear centre suspension sphere area damp/oily

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,462 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

minor stonechips to screen

Fail 19 Feb 2009 82,462 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped

minor stonechips to screen

Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2008 71,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f seat belt needs assisting to retract

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Feb 2007 59,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f seat belt needs assisting to retract

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,957 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 BGY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM02 BGY, 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 FM02 BGY registered?

FM02 BGY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is FM02 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 BGY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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