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SK02 BKO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,691 mi
Last recorded75,691 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 BKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,800 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,622 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to make a clear inspection on brakes and most pipes most parts closed in or covered by plastic pannels

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,622 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

unable to make a clear inspection on brakes and most pipes most parts closed in or covered by plastic pannels

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

suspect front pads are low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,699 miles

advise front no plate starting to fade

Fail 24 Jan 2008 29,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear no plate starting to mark

advise slight seepage from the front shocks

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear no plate starting to mark

advise slight seepage from the front shocks

Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,529 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 17,529 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,864 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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SK02 BKO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green 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 SK02 BKO, 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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SK02 BKO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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