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NV02 KPG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,967 mi
Last recorded161,967 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 KPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 161,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 140,917 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leek

Fail 28 Aug 2015 140,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust heatshield deteriorated

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencer deteriorated

nearside and offside front fluid suspension components has light misting of fluid

offside registration plate lamps lens missing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 123,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 120,833 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 120,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 107,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,964 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 92,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 92,889 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,198 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 23,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 23,586 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 KPG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KPG, 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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NV02 KPG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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