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NJ02 YXP

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,429 mi
Last recorded153,429 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 YXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 153,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 140,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 139,840 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 24 Feb 2011 123,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s tyres worn edges

slight fluid leak at rear centre

slight play n/s drop link

Pass 24 Feb 2011 123,703 miles

n/s tyres worn edges

slight fluid leak at rear centre

slight play n/s drop link

Pass 19 Feb 2010 109,086 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,391 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 83,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 83,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,299 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,690 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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NJ02 YXP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ02 YXP registered?

NJ02 YXP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is NJ02 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ02 YXP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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