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NK52 FBL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,993 mi
Last recorded132,993 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,993 miles

Nearside Front fluid suspension has a slight weep

Offside Front fluid suspension has a slight weep

Fail 10 Sep 2020 132,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached valance (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fluid suspension has a slight weep

Offside Front fluid suspension has a slight weep

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 128,058 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 128,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 125,589 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess to os rear hydro elastic suspension pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door opening handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer minor leak of gases and tail pipe slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 121,301 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 121,301 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 16,750 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,384 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 75,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 75,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,295 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 45,295 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,750 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 36,123 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,238 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 FBL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NK52 FBL, 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 FBL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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