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EU52 NFR

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,534 mi
Last recorded181,534 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 NFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 181,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage powere steering pipe to cooler (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 181,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage powere steering pipe to cooler (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 177,611 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 177,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Lower Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2015 173,121 miles

3 CHILD SEATS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 173,121 miles

3 CHILD SEATS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 160,223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 150,522 miles

n/s/r brake squealing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 144,835 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2012 144,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2011 136,158 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 136,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 138,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

rear bumpstops missing

unable to properly rev engine

Pass 5 Nov 2009 118,492 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 98,066 miles

ALL TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ARE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine oil level on the maximum mark on the dip-stick.

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side front brakes are binding on.

undershield fitted.

unswept areas of front screen show damage.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 77,205 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil level on the maximum mark on the dip-stick.

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side front brakes are binding on.

undershield fitted.

unswept areas of front screen show damage.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,432 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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EU52 NFR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU52 NFR, 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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EU52 NFR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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