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J2 BLN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,301 mi
Last recorded34,301 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box of exhaust corroded

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 29,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,605 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,480 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,210 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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J2 BLN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 J2 BLN, 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 J2 BLN registered?

J2 BLN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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