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NK52 CSZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 CSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,103 miles

play in steering rack arm inner joints

rear brake release slightly uneven

Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,103 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nail in nearside front tyre

play in steering rack arm inner joints

rear brake release slightly uneven

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,957 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt return mechanism weak in operation

Fail 13 Aug 2014 53,948 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside front seatbelt return mechanism weak in operation

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,551 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

a light mist off oil from all shock absorbers

front wipers smearing slighty

nearside front tyre inner side wall slighty damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,124 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch plastic cover has been rubbing on wheel

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,494 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery not holding charge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,558 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,793 miles

advise offside and nearside front tyres starting to feather

Fail 22 Sep 2008 43,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise offside and nearside front tyres starting to feather

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 27,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 17,706 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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NK52 CSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NK52 CSZ, 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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NK52 CSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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