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NC02 SBO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,522 miles

Nearside Front slight scrubbing on outside of tyre

Offside Front slight scrubbing on outside of tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,453 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside front suspension leg slightly damp

nearside outer sill trim loose

offside front suspension leg corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,453 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front suspension leg slightly damp

nearside outer sill trim loose

offside front suspension leg corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,339 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 70,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,836 miles

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)

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s of steering

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

parking brake travel high

Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,876 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

parking brake travel high

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,773 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 51,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,797 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 1 Aug 2006 43,795 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

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 SBO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SBO, 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 NC02 SBO registered?

NC02 SBO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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