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N7 BMR

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,380 mi
Last recorded56,380 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 BMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 56,380 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 51,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 51,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak hydraulic unit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All tyres perishing

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 43,123 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 49,123 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,379 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.,

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.,

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

osf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,315 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,237 miles

Indicator stalk plays up very occasional

Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator stalk plays up very occasional

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 26,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,545 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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N7 BMR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N7 BMR, 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 N7 BMR registered?

N7 BMR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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