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AK52 VXA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,402 mi
Last recorded69,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,402 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 69,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,322 miles

exhaust corroded

front arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,033 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,995 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,516 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 53,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,198 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,834 miles

front tyres worn edges

Fail 13 Oct 2011 40,825 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,388 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 31,636 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,636 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,680 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,552 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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AK52 VXA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AK52 VXA, 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 AK52 VXA registered?

AK52 VXA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is AK52 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 VXA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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