MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Rear suspension bellows has slight damping of oil possibly weeping oil
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)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
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)
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)
high level stop light not working ,might not be connected
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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