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NJ02 XEP

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 XEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 125,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,440 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 122,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,132 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 119,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,634 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 114,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 111,335 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,425 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 106,425 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 101,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 97,315 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 97,315 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 89,997 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 89,931 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 85,971 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Oil leak

SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 81,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 75,869 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ENGINE OIL LOW

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

REAR WIPER SPLIT

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 66,184 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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 XEP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 NJ02 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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