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NJ52 UYZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,653 mi
Last recorded152,653 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 UYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 152,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 152,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 132,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 111,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 78,327 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 78,327 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,274 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,659 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 57,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,024 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 UYZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NJ52 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

NJ52 UYZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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