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BW51 NJE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

261,390 mi
Last recorded261,390 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 NJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 261,390 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt mechanism slow retracting webbing

Nearside Rear suspension unit weeping oil

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow retracting webbing

Offside Rear suspension unit weeping oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seat belt mechanism slow retracting webbing

Fail 27 Nov 2023 261,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and off side front seat belt mechanism slow retracting webbing

Nearside Rear suspension unit oil weeping

Offside Rear suspension unit oil weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belt webbing slow retracting

Pass 22 Nov 2022 256,920 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp as if its leaking but not wet

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension unit gator / boot deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2021 252,156 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear electrical cable damaged

Offside Front brake performance lagging in operation slightly

Offside Front seat belt webbing slow retracting (needs assistance)

Fail 6 Dec 2021 252,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear electrical cable damaged

Offside Front brake performance lagging in operation slightly

Offside Front seat belt webbing slow retracting (needs assistance)

Pass 7 Dec 2020 248,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension sphere gaitor split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spheres damping

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 245,124 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays ,wheel arch liners ,body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 238,077 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays body sill cover wheel arch liners and engine cover obscuring view to components

Fail 3 Dec 2018 238,077 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays body sill cover wheel arch liners and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 229,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 218,430 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bellows has slight damping of oil possibly weeping oil

Pass 8 Dec 2015 209,913 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 201,254 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 193,573 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 186,790 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 176,389 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 164,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 158,996 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 151,077 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 141,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 134,885 miles

high level stop light not working ,might not be connected

Pass 2 Dec 2005 120,286 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 120,286 miles

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

Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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BW51 NJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BW51 NJE, 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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BW51 NJE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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