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SH02 BSY

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,240 mi
Last recorded137,240 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 BSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 137,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension pipe leaking near side front leak off pipe (5.3.5 (c))

near side parking brake effort very low

off side rear brake disc inner face rusting

off side rear tyre quite badly perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,178 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Damage to roof

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,639 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 129,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,961 miles

n/s/f check strap loose

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 12 Jun 2015 112,794 miles

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

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

Slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

n/s washer poor

n/s/f door check strap faulty

o/s/f door check strap loose

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

p/s pipe has a light misting of oil

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,794 miles

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

n/s washer poor

n/s/f door check strap faulty

o/s/f door check strap loose

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

p/s pipe has a light misting of oil

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,790 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe damp but no obvious leaks under pressure

Fail 6 Jun 2014 104,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering pipe damp but no obvious leaks under pressure

Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,170 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,694 miles

nearside front anti roll bar outer link lower joint slight play

nearside front indicator faded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 82,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front anti roll bar outer link lower joint slight play

nearside front indicator faded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,563 miles

nearside front anti roll bar outer link lower joint slight play

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre inder inflated

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front anti roll bar outer link lower joint slight play

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre inder inflated

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,484 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link has play

wipers poor on limit

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,484 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link has play

wipers poor on limit

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,274 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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SH02 BSY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH02 BSY, 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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SH02 BSY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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