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EA02 NLK

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

248,272 mi
Last recorded248,272 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 NLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 248,272 miles

Slight oil misting on both front suspension legs.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 248,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil misting on both front suspension legs.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 243,653 miles

Slight play in n/s/f drop link. Slight fluid leak from both front suspension units. Slight fluid leak from o/s/r suspension unit gaiter.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 243,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in n/s/f drop link. Slight fluid leak from both front suspension units. Slight fluid leak from o/s/r suspension unit gaiter.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 237,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 230,867 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 216,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 200,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 172,370 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 139,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 109,344 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 NLK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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