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NC02 EKN

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,535 mi
Last recorded188,535 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 EKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 188,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight oil leake

Pass 18 Dec 2021 185,994 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 185,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 183,149 miles

both headlamps slightly deterated

Pass 16 May 2019 179,290 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 179,290 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 176,798 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 176,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 174,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 174,144 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour opaque (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 169,602 miles

n /s front limk arm smome play

n/s front sus hose slight split

rear sus pipes some corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2013 166,301 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 162,588 miles

under size wheels fitted slightly fouling brake callipers

Pass 22 Aug 2011 157,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f inner door handle working intermitantly

oil around n/s/r suspension unit

Fail 17 Aug 2011 157,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f inner door handle working intermitantly

oil around n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 11 Aug 2010 142,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 142,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 126,751 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 112,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,105 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 66,845 miles

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

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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NC02 EKN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NC02 EKN, 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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NC02 EKN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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