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OE02 BGX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 BGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 128,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 119,873 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 112,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 102,685 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 102,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 91,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 73,398 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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OE02 BGX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE02 BGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE02 BGX registered?

OE02 BGX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is OE02 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE02 BGX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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