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SV52 NYK

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,645 mi
Last recorded139,645 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 NYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 139,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 131,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaitors (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 131,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaitors (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,603 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,044 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,854 miles

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

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

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seats and belts

Fail 7 Nov 2011 81,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seats and belts

Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,838 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,640 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 44,507 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 7 Nov 2005 34,785 miles

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

oil between marks †exhaust rusty †o/s n/s front struts weeping MONITOR †slight det f/r susp lower arm rear bushes MONITOR

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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SV52 NYK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV52 NYK, 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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SV52 NYK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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