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NJ52 FOT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,492 mi
Last recorded144,492 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 144,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 144,492 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 143,915 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2017 143,915 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2017 143,552 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 142,344 miles

Both handbrake cables outer casing poor condition "split"

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on tread

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 142,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both handbrake cables outer casing poor condition "split"

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on tread

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 141,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 141,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 135,492 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 135,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 131,318 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 125,371 miles

Advise o/s handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 125,371 miles

Advise o/s handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 120,986 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,600 miles

Advise o/s front handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2009 116,597 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Advise o/s front handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2008 112,910 miles

both rear wheels fouling brake calipers

Fail 14 Nov 2008 112,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheels fouling brake calipers

Pass 3 Dec 2007 107,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 107,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 100,060 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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NJ52 FOT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NJ52 FOT, 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 NJ52 FOT registered?

NJ52 FOT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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