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NK02 BRV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,805 mi
Last recorded191,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 191,805 miles

front end accident damage to bumper and number plate

offside number plate lamp lens missing but not showing white light

Fail 28 Jan 2010 191,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front end accident damage to bumper and number plate

offside number plate lamp lens missing but not showing white light

Pass 25 Feb 2009 188,288 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 147,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 174,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 151,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 121,873 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 121,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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NK02 BRV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NK02 BRV, 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 NK02 BRV registered?

NK02 BRV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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