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PK02 BLX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 BLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,113 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,437 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 86,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 81,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 81,335 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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)

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

cover missing n/s rear number plate light

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,881 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 62,514 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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PK02 BLX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PK02 BLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK02 BLX registered?

PK02 BLX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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