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MA02 NVU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 NVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear bpx (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 136,406 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,051 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 136,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,157 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 132,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 127,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2018 127,602 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,310 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

nearside and offside front tyre tread bald on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2017 123,310 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front tyre tread bald on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,017 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 119,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 114,506 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 110,884 miles

slight diesel leak

suspension pipe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,710 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,365 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

nearside front brake pads low

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

nearside front brake pads low

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 19 May 2010 81,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 81,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2009 69,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,172 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,955 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2006 36,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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MA02 NVU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MA02 NVU, 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 MA02 NVU registered?

MA02 NVU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is MA02 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA02 NVU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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