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NU52 EWG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 EWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

undertrays and engine bay covers limiting inspection

windscreen cracked (not obstructing drivers view)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe at front clip(green pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal bulkhead area (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,693 miles

exhaust silencer tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2015 121,665 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,979 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,480 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,565 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,029 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,146 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 39,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NU52 EWG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU52 EWG, 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 NU52 EWG registered?

NU52 EWG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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The MOT history for NU52 EWG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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