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NC02 PFZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,138 mi
Last recorded162,138 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 PFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 162,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

number plate light came on with a tap

Pass 24 May 2011 152,508 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 3 May 2011 152,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 151,640 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 151,640 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both front and nearside rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 142,247 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension spheres showing misting of oil

Fail 8 Jun 2009 142,247 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside and offside rear suspension spheres showing misting of oil

Pass 11 Dec 2007 132,728 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheelbearing becoming noisey

Fail 11 Dec 2007 132,728 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheelbearing becoming noisey

Pass 4 Dec 2006 124,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 122,439 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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NC02 PFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NC02 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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