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EA02 NKJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,334 mi
Last recorded178,334 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 NKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 178,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2021 178,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2020 168,440 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 168,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 154,037 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 154,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking LOW PREASURE RETURN PIPE (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,145 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,279 miles

Windscreen scratched on Offside

Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract however will return with light hand pressure

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

Offside Rear ABS wiring not correctly secured however not likely to foul or chafe

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,736 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box started to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,988 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,949 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,882 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,306 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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EA02 NKJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA02 NKJ, 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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EA02 NKJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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