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SK02 BMU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,204 mi
Last recorded133,204 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 133,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 125,224 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 125,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,283 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 88,263 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 77,416 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 70,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,278 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,031 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 48,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,833 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 BMU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK02 BMU, 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 SK02 BMU registered?

SK02 BMU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is SK02 BMU safe to buy?

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