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OE02 BJO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,125 mi
Last recorded167,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 BJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 167,125 miles

Front pads very low 2mm

Offside Front suspension arm bush worn

Rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2018 160,731 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 160,731 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,009 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 154,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

power steering level low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 144,909 miles

oil and suspension fluid leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2016 144,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases needs new clamp centre to rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil and suspension fluid leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2015 137,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear on n/s/r raduis arm

Fail 9 Jul 2015 137,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear on n/s/r raduis arm

Pass 22 Jul 2014 129,588 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

noise n/s/r

Fail 17 Jul 2014 129,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s mirror glass missing

noise n/s/r suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2013 123,111 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 116,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear on both front roll bar links

Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,221 miles

wear on both front roll bar links

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,407 miles

front discs worn

wear on front roll bar link

Fail 21 Jul 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn

wear on front roll bar link

Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,086 miles

front wiper blades worn

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,460 miles

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,735 miles

front pads low

front tyres low

Fail 17 Jul 2008 84,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads low

front tyres low

Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,256 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 43,247 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 BJO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OE02 BJO, 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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OE02 BJO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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