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NV51 ZDA

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

207,622 mi
Last recorded207,622 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 ZDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 207,622 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 207,613 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 199,982 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)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 199,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 189,414 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 189,409 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 174,769 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 174,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2007 151,377 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 151,371 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 132,688 miles

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

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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NV51 ZDA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NV51 ZDA, 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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NV51 ZDA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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