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NG02 AFG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,998 mi
Last recorded154,998 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 AFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 154,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 154,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 147,735 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 147,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,099 miles

exhaust deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2016 140,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 131,953 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,834 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf hand brake cabel damaged/worn

Pass 2 Feb 2013 110,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 110,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,222 miles

evidence of offside front tyre touching handbrake cable

nearside front & rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,453 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,631 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 45,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,102 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 39,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK

TWO CRACKS IN ZONE B NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VISION

Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,077 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,077 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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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NG02 AFG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NG02 AFG, 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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NG02 AFG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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