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FM02 BJJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,085 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 131,069 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 May 2011 127,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,051 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 118,918 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 112,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 112,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2008 111,376 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2007 103,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 103,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 69,742 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS,FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT,VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS

Fail 12 Dec 2005 69,742 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS,FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT,VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 30 Jun 2005 68,766 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 BJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJJ, 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 BJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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