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J55 JBG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,101 mi
Last recorded174,101 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 JBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 174,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 168,398 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 159,292 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 150,191 miles

front service brake imbalance

Fail 14 Dec 2022 150,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front service brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jan 2022 141,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear suspension pump damp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel tank strap rusty / corroded

Rear rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 131,371 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative will not switch off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear suspension pump damp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel tank strap rusty / corroded

Rear rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,224 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake disc rusty / corroded

fuel tank strap rusty / corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 127,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake disc rusty / corroded

fuel tank strap rusty / corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 119,374 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 119,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,936 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 114,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 110,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,189 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,586 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,212 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 67,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,316 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,258 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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J55 JBG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J55 JBG, 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 J55 JBG registered?

J55 JBG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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