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BN02 NFJ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,779 mi
Last recorded112,779 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 NFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 97,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 844,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,059 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,137 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,605 miles

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION SPHERE

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 57,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,769 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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BN02 NFJ 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 84.6%.

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 BN02 NFJ, 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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What year was BN02 NFJ registered?

BN02 NFJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BN02 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 NFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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