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KN02 NMU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,173 mi
Last recorded151,173 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 NMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 151,173 miles

Front brakes are binding.

O/S parking brake cable casing is split.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 151,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers are not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brakes are binding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S parking brake cable casing is split.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 144,394 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 144,322 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 141,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

presenter adviced

Fail 22 Jul 2014 104,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 128,043 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 117,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 117,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,702 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,797 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

dampness around offside rear suspension

Fail 4 Aug 2010 89,797 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

dampness around offside rear suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,224 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 88,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 76,340 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 76,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,753 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 61,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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KN02 NMU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KN02 NMU, 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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KN02 NMU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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