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PX02 BJV

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,102 mi
Last recorded193,102 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 BJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 193,102 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

banging noise from rear axle when going over brake roller.but not all the time. Unable to find cause

Fail 24 Feb 2012 179,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 179,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 165,698 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 153,008 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 142,048 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 132,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 121,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 108,141 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 108,141 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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PX02 BJV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX02 BJV, 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 PX02 BJV registered?

PX02 BJV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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