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SH02 NKZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,547 mi
Last recorded108,547 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 NKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,654 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 102,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,136 miles

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condition of nsr lamp unit

Fail 5 Mar 2012 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condition of nsr lamp unit

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of offside rear tyre

nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 1 Mar 2008 81,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 81,436 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,503 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 78,503 miles

Offside Inner Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS NOISE WHEN ROTATED ?

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,444 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 68,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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SH02 NKZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH02 NKZ, 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 SH02 NKZ registered?

SH02 NKZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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