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SV02 NWJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,438 mi
Last recorded176,438 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 176,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 167,120 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 167,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 158,307 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 147,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2011 147,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2008 145,675 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 145,664 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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SV02 NWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV02 NWJ, 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 SV02 NWJ registered?

SV02 NWJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is SV02 NWJ safe to buy?

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