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BN52 NWH

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,085 mi
Last recorded148,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

did not lock on hand brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2014 132,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,697 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 106,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,833 miles

general dents and scratches on body

oil leaks

Fail 21 Oct 2010 97,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

general dents and scratches on body

oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,639 miles

damage o/s/r body

oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,990 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 81,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 66,195 miles

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

oil leak

slight knock on steering

Fail 2 Nov 2007 66,190 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

slight knock on steering

Pass 4 Nov 2006 49,003 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 49,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,742 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 36,742 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges 195/65r15h †front bumper damaged

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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BN52 NWH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN52 NWH, 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 BN52 NWH registered?

BN52 NWH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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