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PF02 BXO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,314 mi
Last recorded143,314 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 BXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 143,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 143,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 135,862 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 135,862 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,335 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 116,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror glass broken

Fail 27 Nov 2008 116,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Aug 2007 101,320 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 101,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 79,034 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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PF02 BXO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF02 BXO, 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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PF02 BXO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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