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PE02 BHV

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,459 mi
Last recorded158,459 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 158,459 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Fail 16 Jul 2015 158,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 23 Jul 2014 152,528 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2014 152,528 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 150,783 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

Fail 10 May 2013 150,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

Pass 9 May 2012 145,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diesel leak on engine

engine lower covers insecure

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

slight damping o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 9 May 2012 145,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

diesel leak on engine

engine lower covers insecure

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

slight damping o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 13 May 2011 139,755 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 139,755 miles

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

Coolant leak rectified.

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

Pass 12 May 2010 133,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 119,991 miles

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

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

full undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 105,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,600 miles

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)

offside door mirror damaged boarder line pass

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,184 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 BHV 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 66.7%.

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 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 PE02 BHV, 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 BHV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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