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LC02 NBL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,235 mi
Last recorded156,235 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 NBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 156,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2016 147,989 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Item removed from view

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 147,989 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Item removed from view

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 139,366 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)

both headlamp lens deteriorated and slightly affecting the beam pattern

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 13 May 2015 139,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

both headlamp lens deteriorated and slightly affecting the beam pattern

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 14 May 2014 130,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 130,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 122,241 miles

front discs deteriorating(inner face)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 May 2013 122,241 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front discs deteriorating(inner face)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2012 90,552 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 90,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2011 85,133 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 11 May 2011 85,133 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 May 2010 79,569 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2009 72,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 61,931 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)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,128 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 43,566 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 43,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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LC02 NBL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LC02 NBL, 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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LC02 NBL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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