MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges
headlamp glasses have deterioration
offside steering rack inner tie rod has minor play to balljoint
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges
headlamp glasses have deterioration
offside steering rack inner tie rod has minor play to balljoint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN52 VNC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BN52 VNC, 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 BN52 VNC registered?
BN52 VNC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
Is BN52 VNC safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN52 VNC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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