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PJ02 BKN

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,719 mi
Last recorded146,719 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 BKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2014 146,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 146,719 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 123,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front neraside tyre on wear bars

nearside mirror poor condition

slight movement in steering wheel

Fail 3 Apr 2012 106,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front neraside tyre on wear bars

nearside mirror poor condition

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,610 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,611 miles

steering column noisy when turned

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,565 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,059 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,575 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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PJ02 BKN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PJ02 BKN, 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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PJ02 BKN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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