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FL02 NZJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,732 mi
Last recorded153,732 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 NZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2012 153,732 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 150,897 miles

Battery insecure

reverse lights not working nsf shocker slight leak airbag light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2011 150,893 miles

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

Battery insecure

reverse lights not working nsf shocker slight leak airbag light on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2010 143,879 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 143,875 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 137,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,239 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 132,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 107,086 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 106,953 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,993 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 66,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front suspension struts weeping oil

rear brakes squealing

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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FL02 NZJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL02 NZJ, 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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What year was FL02 NZJ registered?

FL02 NZJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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