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NV02 CUW

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,428 mi
Last recorded134,428 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 134,428 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

front numberplate deteriated

service light on

Fail 3 Dec 2011 134,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

front numberplate deteriated

service light on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 117,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 117,641 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,426 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 76,426 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,726 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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NV02 CUW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NV02 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV02 CUW registered?

NV02 CUW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is NV02 CUW safe to buy?

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