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EO52 VJD

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,346 mi
Last recorded146,346 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 146,346 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 146,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,331 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,073 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,438 miles

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 92,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,810 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 73,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,525 miles

tyres poor

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,137 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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EO52 VJD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EO52 VJD, 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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EO52 VJD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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