MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
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
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)
chips in screen n/s
front numberplate cracked
front wiperblades split.
slight play o/s/f anti rollbar link.
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
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
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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