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MM02 NCU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

183,364 mi
Last recorded183,364 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 NCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 183,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 181,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 175,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 171,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 166,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 160,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlights poor

offside rear tyre has slight cracking between tread

Pass 16 Mar 2020 157,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 156,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 156,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 154,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 150,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 139,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 129,755 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 129,754 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,605 miles

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

n/s/f bumper has slight accident damage

n/s/f suspension leg damp

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,722 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs have uneven wear on inner face

Pass 23 Nov 2011 103,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 103,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,442 miles

o/s/front brake disc worn on inner face

Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,442 miles

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

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

o/s/front brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,164 miles

both off side rear and near side rear tyres starting to get low

possible slight leak / weep from near side front suspension leg

Fail 22 Jun 2006 51,204 miles

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

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

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

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

the tyre on the o/s/r is heavly worn outside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,204 miles

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

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

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

the tyre on the o/s/r is heavly worn outside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,204 miles

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

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

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

the tyre on the o/s/r is worn very heavly outside edge

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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MM02 NCU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MM02 NCU, 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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MM02 NCU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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