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PJ02 BXC

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,943 mi
Last recorded116,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

batterry insecure

diagnostic light on

offside front inner wheel arch insecure

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,654 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose over rear silencer

Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,290 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose over rear silencer

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,319 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 59,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,424 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,866 miles

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

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

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

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 BXC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

PJ02 BXC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ02 BXC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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