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CK52 VBP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,896 mi
Last recorded52,896 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 52,896 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking Corner, Under Covers (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion In Exhaust Tail Box

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,635 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 47,261 miles

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

offside rear suspension unit slight fluid leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,940 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 45,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,626 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,494 miles

All tyres badly perished on side walls.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,405 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 34,609 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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CK52 VBP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK52 VBP, 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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CK52 VBP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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