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MW02 NJU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,140 mi
Last recorded89,140 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 NJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 89,140 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules are corroded

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r suspension bump stop loose

Fail 22 May 2018 89,119 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Both rear tyres have age cracks

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules are corroded

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r suspension bump stop loose

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,458 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 31 May 2016 83,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres have age cracks

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,534 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension units are slightly damp

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,520 miles

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

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

Turbo pressure leak

emissions just passed the test limit (3.00 k/m) recommend the engine systems are checked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,509 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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MW02 NJU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW02 NJU, 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 MW02 NJU registered?

MW02 NJU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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