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VN52 NJE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,960 mi
Last recorded168,960 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 162,074 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 162,074 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 160,825 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 156,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 151,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 145,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 138,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 132,515 miles

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

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

tyres cracking due to age

Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,919 miles

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

o/s parking brake low reading

Pass 23 May 2011 123,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 119,420 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 119,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 110,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 99,451 miles

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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VN52 NJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN52 NJE, 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 VN52 NJE registered?

VN52 NJE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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