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PF02 BXP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,168 mi
Last recorded183,168 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 BXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 183,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join and rear silencer join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold on the outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

combustion leak blow by fuel injector seals BUT ther is no wet fuel present

Pass 2 Oct 2015 176,682 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

oil leak from the top of the engine area

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 176,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear has a hole (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means tempory cap (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

oil leak from the top of the engine area

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 168,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/front tyre surface cracks in tread pattern

Fail 13 Sep 2014 168,399 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/front tyre surface cracks in tread pattern

Pass 27 Sep 2013 161,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 155,526 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 155,526 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 150,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 138,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front N/S Upper anti-role bar link rubber grease retaining boot split not causing excessive movement

Pass 21 Feb 2009 127,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 114,324 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 114,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,471 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 88,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 60,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 BXP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BXP, 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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What year was PF02 BXP registered?

PF02 BXP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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