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SJ52 NHO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,339 mi
Last recorded116,339 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 NHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 116,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not more than 10mm within swept area zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 114,788 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened pipes at rear axle (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated outer and inner sidewalls and cracking between tread

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated outer and inner sidewalls and cracking between tread

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition both headlamp lenses

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear hydraulic pipes corroded

weathering both rear tyres

Fail 31 Aug 2015 106,511 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition both headlamp lenses

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear hydraulic pipes corroded

weathering both rear tyres

Fail 2 Sep 2014 103,327 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres weathering and worn close to legal limit

condition of both headlamps (beam pattern)

corrosion rear hydraulic suspension pipes

play offside steering rack inner ball joint

slight leak front exhaust section

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres weathering and worn close to legal limit

condition of both headlamps (beam pattern)

corrosion rear hydraulic suspension pipes

play offside steering rack inner ball joint

slight leak front exhaust section

Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play offside steering rack inner ball joint

weathering both rear tyres

Fail 5 Sep 2013 99,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play offside steering rack inner ball joint

weathering both rear tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2012 93,837 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 93,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,629 miles

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

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

condition of n/s/f brake disc inner face

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

condition of all brake discs

Fail 9 Sep 2010 82,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

condition of all brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,795 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 75,795 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 69,738 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,865 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 56,865 miles

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

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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SJ52 NHO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SJ52 NHO, 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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SJ52 NHO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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