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NJ02 XCL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,496 mi
Last recorded140,496 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 XCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 140,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 140,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

unable to fully check wheel fixings due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,517 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,464 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,360 miles

Anti-Roll bar drop link gaitors split

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

Slight misting of oil on O/S/F suspension unit

Fail 17 Mar 2010 91,299 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Anti-Roll bar drop link gaitors split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight misting of oil on O/S/F suspension unit

Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,275 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 70,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,450 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,497 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 50,483 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

corrosion affecting offside rear brake disc

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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NJ02 XCL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ02 XCL, 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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NJ02 XCL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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