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J40 NSN

2013 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

100,669 mi
Last recorded100,669 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 NSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 100,669 miles

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting some wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion outer sill

Fail 3 Jul 2026 100,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting some wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion outer sill

Pass 11 Jul 2025 90,464 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount bearing rough operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 90,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount bearing rough operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,763 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber mounting has split and become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 65,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,701 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 48,824 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 48,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,832 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covr/under covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 43,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covr/under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2019 38,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 35,894 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2018 35,894 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2017 27,967 miles

Front both front top mount bearings creaking

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,936 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 137,997 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 137,997 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 137,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 122,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,855 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 110,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,712 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,961 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 89,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,291 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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J40 NSN is a 2013 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,574 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 J40 NSN, 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 13 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J40 NSN registered?

J40 NSN is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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