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GN52 NXS

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,123 mi
Last recorded154,123 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 NXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 154,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 154,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 145,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 144,893 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 130,597 miles

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

both rear suspension units damp

front offside tyre inner edge worn smooth

nearside wiper end split

rear silencer rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 130,597 miles

both rear suspension units damp

front offside tyre inner edge worn smooth

nearside wiper end split

rear silencer rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 129,579 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 129,579 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 119,130 miles

front brake pads and discs nearing wear limit

slight weeping on rear suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,842 miles

front passenger seat belt is slow to retract

drivers seatbelt is slow to retract (nearing limit)

fluid on area around rear load valve but no leak aparent

Fail 7 Sep 2010 107,842 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt is slow to retract (nearing limit)

fluid on area around rear load valve but no leak aparent

front passenger seat belt is slow to retract

Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,582 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,054 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping

emissions to low to give reading

nearside and offside rear seatbelts frayed

rear centre seatbelt excessively frayed and dangerous to use

slight staining on nearside rear shock absorber unit

slight staining on rear load valve

slight wear in nearside front drop link

Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,200 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping

both rear outer seat belts frayed

both rear shock absorbers weeping

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

emisions to low to regester on smokemeter

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear suspension valve weeping

Pass 16 Sep 2006 64,377 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front nearside strut damp with oil

Fail 13 Sep 2006 64,377 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front nearside strut damp with oil

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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GN52 NXS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GN52 NXS, 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 GN52 NXS registered?

GN52 NXS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is GN52 NXS safe to buy?

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