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NV02 HEU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,660 mi
Last recorded88,660 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 HEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,660 miles

front brake discs excessively pitted

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 88,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs excessively pitted

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2009 75,694 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 75,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light is on dash board

Pass 1 May 2008 63,486 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)

Oil leak

backbox corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2007 52,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2007 52,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear brake disc should be changed at same time as o/s

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,389 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2006 38,389 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HEU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

NV02 HEU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is NV02 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV02 HEU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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