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PE02 BFM

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 99,079 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside mirror has issues

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

Offside Front tyre wearing bad on inner tread

Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside mirror has issues

Offside Front tyre wearing bad on inner tread

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,340 miles

Loud noise from crankshaft pulley area of engine.

Oil leak from top of engine.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 64,340 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Loud noise from crankshaft pulley area of engine.

Oil leak from top of engine.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,047 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is worn and split.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,056 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,824 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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PE02 BFM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE02 BFM, 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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PE02 BFM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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