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RE02 NLL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,035 mi
Last recorded131,035 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 NLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 131,035 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 131,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 121,230 miles

N/S/F Brake hose not supported and rubbing on ABS sensor

N/S/F strutt damp

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 121,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Brake hose not supported and rubbing on ABS sensor

N/S/F strutt damp

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 111,684 miles

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs over cover and fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2010 111,588 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs over cover and fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 102,712 miles

Oil leak

engine under tray damage and loose

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

fuel filler flap does not fully shut

n/s/f suspension leg damped

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shields and covers fitted

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2009 102,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine under tray damage and loose

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

fuel filler flap does not fully shut

n/s/f suspension leg damped

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shields and covers fitted

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,978 miles

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

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

slight oil leak nsf suspension leg

Fail 17 Dec 2008 95,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight oil leak nsf suspension leg

Pass 11 Dec 2007 89,726 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,455 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 81,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 72,592 miles

501 bulb fitted to o/s number plate lamp. †o/s/f tyre down to 2mm 195 65 15 h mich. energy.

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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RE02 NLL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE02 NLL, 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 RE02 NLL registered?

RE02 NLL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is RE02 NLL safe to buy?

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