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AE52 VRF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,847 mi
Last recorded126,847 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,847 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 126,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,375 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 110,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,905 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,690 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 104,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 98,771 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,248 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 92,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 87,223 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 87,223 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 82,702 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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AE52 VRF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE52 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

AE52 VRF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AE52 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VRF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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