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AO52 VTG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,737 mi
Last recorded154,737 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 154,737 miles

Head lamp lens (both) in poor condition pattern poor

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 5 Mar 2013 154,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 1 Mar 2012 146,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 146,233 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 136,380 miles

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

h/lamp patterns poor

reverse gate collar sticking

undertray & side covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2011 136,380 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

h/lamp patterns poor

o/s mirror damaged

reverse gate collar sticking

undertray & side covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2010 128,716 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 128,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 119,976 miles

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

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

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

gearstick reverse collor sticking

large undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2009 119,976 miles

gearstick reverse collor sticking

large undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wipers poor

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 107,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cannot see column area to inspect due to covers fitted

difficult to inspect rear brake pads without dismantling

large undertray fitted

nearside front strut has a light misting of oil

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,818 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 94,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,541 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 77,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,677 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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AO52 VTG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AO52 VTG, 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 AO52 VTG registered?

AO52 VTG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is AO52 VTG safe to buy?

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