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AU52 VZP

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 144,457 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 144,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 138,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 138,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear suspension return pipe corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2017 128,178 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator or hazards on (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened front to rear pipe (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear suspension return pipe corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2016 122,317 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate offside (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer side wall is deteriorating, also slight wear to the outer tread

slight seepage of suspension fluid

Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,208 miles

front brake discs have corrosion on the inner faces

Fail 26 Nov 2015 115,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs have corrosion on the inner faces

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,461 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside rear suspension pipe is slightly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,461 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside rear suspension pipe is slightly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,250 miles

Spare tyre is low on pressure

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

Offside steering rack joint has slight play

Rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 97,574 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 97,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,418 miles

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

large crack in w/screen on n/s

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

large crack in w/screen on n/s

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,410 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,006 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nsr suspension slightly damp

Fail 19 Nov 2009 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nsr suspension slightly damp

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,359 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 58,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,409 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,598 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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AU52 VZP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AU52 VZP, 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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AU52 VZP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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