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AE52 VPK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,949 mi
Last recorded142,949 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 142,949 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crankshaft pully breaking up

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2014 142,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crankshaft pully breaking up

Pass 21 Dec 2013 138,987 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 138,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

o/s rear wheel arch panal fouling tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2012 133,027 miles

n/s/f tyre h rated others v rated

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer wall

o/s/r tyre has small cuts on inner wall

rear exhaust silencer corroding

retracting mechanism slow on drivers seat belt

Fail 4 Dec 2012 132,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

n/s/f tyre h rated others v rated

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer wall

o/s/r tyre has small cuts on inner wall

rear exhaust silencer corroding

retracting mechanism slow on drivers seat belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 125,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 113,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 111,230 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 104,248 miles

light mist front suspension legs

Pass 4 Sep 2007 95,716 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 84,566 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 84,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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AE52 VPK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE52 VPK, 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 AE52 VPK registered?

AE52 VPK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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