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MM51 NVJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,974 mi
Last recorded153,974 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 153,974 miles

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

suspension pipe at n/s/r damaged but not quite kinked

unable to check brake linings through wheels properly

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 20 May 2011 153,960 miles

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

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

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

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

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

suspension pipe at n/s/r damaged but not quite kinked

unable to check brake linings through wheels properly

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 17 Jun 2010 143,363 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 143,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 128,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 118,250 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside numberplate lamp lense missing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 107,771 miles

N/S/R door wont open from outside

Play in N/S/R suspension arm

Play in O/S/R suspension arm

Pass 14 Jun 2006 97,476 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 87,332 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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MM51 NVJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MM51 NVJ, 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 MM51 NVJ registered?

MM51 NVJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is MM51 NVJ safe to buy?

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