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PJ51 NXP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,904 mi
Last recorded157,904 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 NXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 157,904 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 157,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement Caliper arm seized (1.1.15 (e))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 150,342 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre has worn unevenly on inside edge.

Offside front wheel arch liner is insecure.

Fail 23 May 2017 150,342 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has worn unevenly on inside edge.

Offside front wheel arch liner is insecure.

Pass 17 May 2016 146,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 146,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 141,580 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 137,765 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 137,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 132,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 123,930 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,390 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 116,390 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 106,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,298 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,932 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,373 miles

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

under tray oily with lmh oil on it

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,229 miles

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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PJ51 NXP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ51 NXP, 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 PJ51 NXP registered?

PJ51 NXP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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