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NJ52 XUV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,999 mi
Last recorded162,999 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 162,999 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 162,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 152,679 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 152,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 139,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 133,232 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 133,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 122,261 miles

near side headlamp lens damaged.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 122,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side headlamp lens damaged.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 115,921 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 115,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 105,068 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 105,068 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 89,082 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 89,081 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 XUV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XUV, 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 NJ52 XUV registered?

NJ52 XUV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is NJ52 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 XUV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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