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EA02 NVG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,998 mi
Last recorded121,998 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 NVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess surface corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight seepage from units (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 121,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2016 117,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,016 miles

offside rear suspension damp

Fail 5 Oct 2015 112,005 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear suspension damp

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,386 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

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 14 Sep 2012 92,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 86,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,703 miles

front side light bulbs dim.

rear suspension unots starting to leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,492 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 NVG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NVG, 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 NVG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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