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NJ02 YXW

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,360 mi
Last recorded135,360 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 135,360 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar worn ball joint

Fail 18 May 2016 135,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar worn ball joint

Pass 12 May 2015 131,521 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 127,312 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 127,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 196,093 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 May 2013 123,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 122,821 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 117,886 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 117,865 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 113,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 83,343 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 YXW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXW, 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 NJ02 YXW registered?

NJ02 YXW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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