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SK02 BXY

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,909 mi
Last recorded113,909 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 BXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,909 miles

both handbrake outter cables split

child seat o/s/r

front discs scored

n/s/f mirror damaged

power steering pipes damp

rear discs scored

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,675 miles

exhausr centre section corroded at rear

rear discs scored on inner edhe

Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,349 miles

centre section corroded at rear

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,865 miles

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,865 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,420 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,420 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center stop lamp offside center bulb inop

nearside front tyre tread cracking not showing cord

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,103 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 28,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,868 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 BXY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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