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SP02 BKV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,240 mi
Last recorded86,240 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 BKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,655 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,726 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,583 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Jan 2013 73,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,316 miles

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

both handbrake cables outer casings split

both number plates starting to delaminate

power steering pipes damp behind engine no leak detected

Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,007 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,336 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 31,877 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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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SP02 BKV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 SP02 BKV, 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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SP02 BKV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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