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PJ02 BWK

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,023 mi
Last recorded168,023 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 BWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 168,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake backplate missing

nearside registration lamp lense missing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 168,023 miles

nearside rear brake backplate missing

nearside registration lamp lense missing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 160,642 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 160,642 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 153,464 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 153,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 144,017 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 144,017 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 1 Apr 2010 134,724 miles

Offside 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 1 Apr 2009 127,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 118,936 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 118,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 108,536 miles

both front shocks slightly misted

near side front seat belt marked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 80,037 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 BWK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PJ02 BWK, 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 PJ02 BWK registered?

PJ02 BWK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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