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NL52 EJE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 EJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,025 miles

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

rear suspension pipes slight corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2016 124,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear suspension pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2015 121,826 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 119,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 109,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 109,051 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 101,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,353 miles

N/S rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion has started in various brake pipes

corrosion has started in various suspension pipes

nearside front suspension slight leak

offside front suspension slight leak

Fail 7 Sep 2009 83,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion has started in various brake pipes

corrosion has started in various suspension pipes

nearside front suspension slight leak

offside front suspension slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 72,899 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,912 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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NL52 EJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL52 EJE, 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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NL52 EJE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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