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SK02 BZU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 159,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 159,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 146,341 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 146,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 132,493 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 132,493 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,989 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 118,977 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 107,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 100,628 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 89,079 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 80,728 miles

Antirole bar closer to frame on N/S than O/S.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 32,116 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 BZU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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