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CV52 XJZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,482 mi
Last recorded137,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 XJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 137,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 130,167 miles

Engine management light on

Front shock absorbers slightly damp

Slight noise from steering rack

Various minor oil leaks

exhaust corroded and minor leaks

Fail 1 Jul 2013 130,167 miles

Various minor oil leaks

exhaust corroded and minor leaks

Engine management light on

Front shock absorbers slightly damp

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight noise from steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2013 130,159 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dipstick broken

engine management light on.

low engine oil

Pass 19 Jun 2012 124,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2011 119,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,730 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fited to vehicle

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

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 112,730 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fited to vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 99,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,803 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 65,803 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CV52 XJZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV52 XJZ, 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 CV52 XJZ registered?

CV52 XJZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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