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FP02 NSJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,470 mi
Last recorded142,470 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 NSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 142,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 142,465 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 135,373 miles

NSF tyre worn edge

NSR tyre worn edge

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 135,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF tyre worn edge

NSR tyre worn edge

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

boot split on o/s/r fluid suspension system

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished

n/s/r door stiff when fully opened

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 129,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished

n/s/r door stiff when fully opened

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

boot split on o/s/r fluid suspension system

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2012 124,240 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 124,240 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 119,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre scrubbing outer edge

Oil leak

Rear brake discs 'rusty'

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 110,569 miles

All brake pads not fully visable

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 107,240 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 107,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 103,308 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2006 98,978 miles

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

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

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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FP02 NSJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP02 NSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP02 NSJ registered?

FP02 NSJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is FP02 NSJ safe to buy?

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