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NY02 GHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,802 mi
Last recorded118,802 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 GHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,802 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,690 miles

1.service and engine manegment warning lights 2.noise on engine 3.engine oil leaks 4.all brake discs corroded 5.o/s rear tyre perrishing

6.o/s rear tyre perrishing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 107,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

1.service and engine manegment warning lights 2.noise on engine 3.engine oil leaks 4.all brake discs corroded 5.o/s rear tyre perrishing

6.o/s rear tyre perrishing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 102,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 102,259 miles

Chunk missing from O/S/F outer tyre wall

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

o/s rear brake caliper has been catching wheel at some time

slight sign/dampness of fluid at o/s front

Fail 30 Sep 2009 102,259 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Chunk missing from O/S/F outer tyre wall

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 90,002 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 90,002 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 59,456 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 59,456 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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NY02 GHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NY02 GHJ, 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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NY02 GHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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