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NX02 PDU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,036 mi
Last recorded104,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 PDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,036 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear ABS sensor wire mount insecure

nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

offside rear ABS sensor wire mount insecure

offside rear suspension unit slightly damp

slightly high front service brake imbalance (17%)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 103,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear ABS sensor wire mount insecure

nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

offside rear ABS sensor wire mount insecure

offside rear suspension unit slightly damp

slightly high front service brake imbalance (17%)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,285 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 96,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear and offside front indicators showing white

Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 69,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,338 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 58,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

engine shield damaged

rear brake discs and pads appear to be very close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,607 miles

engine shield damaged

rear brake discs and pads appear to be very close to limit

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 PDU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PDU, 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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What year was NX02 PDU registered?

NX02 PDU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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