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J16 NJJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,359 mi
Last recorded154,359 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 NJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 154,359 miles

N/s/f strut slight oil leak.

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

O/s door mirror damaged.

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

Sill covers and upper and lower engine covers fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 138,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 119,313 miles

Airbag warning light not working?

Fail 23 Sep 2013 119,313 miles

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

Airbag warning light not working?

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,184 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 101,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,550 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 83,550 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,994 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,017 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,677 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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J16 NJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J16 NJJ, 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 J16 NJJ registered?

J16 NJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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