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NJ52 XVZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,587 mi
Last recorded140,587 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 XVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 140,587 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 125,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,362 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

noise from engine pulley

Fail 23 Jul 2009 112,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

noise from engine pulley

Pass 20 Jun 2008 103,078 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 103,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,026 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

NJ52 XVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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