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NG52 FGC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,649 mi
Last recorded154,649 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 154,649 miles

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

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 138,444 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 131,130 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 123,770 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 123,770 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 115,538 miles

rear number plate poor

wear to front tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2008 104,533 miles

rear registration plate discoloured

Pass 21 Nov 2007 94,703 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,742 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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NG52 FGC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NG52 FGC, 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 NG52 FGC registered?

NG52 FGC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is NG52 FGC safe to buy?

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