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AE52 VRM

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,283 mi
Last recorded137,283 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 137,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and worn on inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 137,283 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and worn on inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,053 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 124,053 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 119,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension legs damp

both front tyres worn on outside shoulders and are on the legal limit and require replacing

headlamp image poor

o/s/r suspension sphere damp

rear silencer in poor condition

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 27 Sep 2012 108,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,766 miles

chips in screen n/s

front numberplate cracked

front wiperblades split.

slight play o/s/f anti rollbar link.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,814 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,832 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,749 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 VRM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

AE52 VRM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VRM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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