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NX02 EHZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,110 mi
Last recorded142,110 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 EHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 142,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension spheres leaking slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2017 142,110 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension spheres leaking slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

slight leak o/s n/s rear spheres

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 14 Apr 2016 142,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

slight leak o/s n/s rear spheres

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 11 May 2015 141,198 miles

ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY SCORED

N/S/R AND O/S/R SLIGHT LEAK FROM SPHERES

O/S REAR TYRE HAS CRACKED SIDE WALL

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2015 141,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY SCORED

N/S/R AND O/S/R SLIGHT LEAK FROM SPHERES

O/S REAR TYRE HAS CRACKED SIDE WALL

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 141,004 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension units leaking slightly

Fail 13 May 2014 141,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear suspension units leaking slightly

Fail 2 May 2013 140,635 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s no plate lamp lens missing

Pass 2 May 2013 140,635 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

n/s no plate lamp lens missing

Pass 23 May 2012 140,428 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 140,406 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2011 139,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 139,839 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 139,074 miles

brake pads alround getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 131,475 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 127,686 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 127,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 115,300 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 115,300 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 102,800 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,354 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)

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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NX02 EHZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NX02 EHZ, 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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NX02 EHZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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