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SK02 BVP

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,101 mi
Last recorded141,101 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2017 141,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2017 141,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,597 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 119,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,069 miles

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

n/s rear suspension unit slght leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,667 miles

slight leak rear suspension valve

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight leak rear suspension valve

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,288 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,288 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,335 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,948 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 46,935 miles

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

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

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 BVP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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