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AK52 NLP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,666 mi
Last recorded130,666 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 130,666 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight exhaust blow at rear join

Fail 3 Oct 2011 126,341 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 126,341 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 121,889 miles

both rear flexi brake pipe slightly corroded ferrule

center and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded inner face

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f brake flexi hose slightly corroded ferrule

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

powersteering pipe slight misting of oil

rear brake discs slightly corroded inner face

rear registration plate detiriated

rear suspension metal pipe corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 121,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear flexi brake pipe slightly corroded ferrule

center and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded inner face

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f brake flexi hose slightly corroded ferrule

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

powersteering pipe slight misting of oil

rear brake discs slightly corroded inner face

rear registration plate detiriated

rear suspension metal pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 112,560 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,942 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 62,195 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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AK52 NLP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK52 NLP, 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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AK52 NLP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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