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BN02 NUE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,840 mi
Last recorded141,840 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 NUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 141,840 miles

Both front brakes binding

Both outer handbrake cables split and corroding

Both rear bump stops missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer sheilds adrift/corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 141,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front brakes binding

Both outer handbrake cables split and corroding

Both rear bump stops missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer sheilds adrift/corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,546 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 134,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 77,997 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

cant fully inspect sills as plastic covers fitted

rear part of exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,997 miles

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

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

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)

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

cant fully inspect sills as plastic covers fitted

rear part of exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,639 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,791 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front no plate discolered slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,132 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 NUE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN02 NUE, 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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BN02 NUE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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