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FX52 VLK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,668 mi
Last recorded146,668 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 146,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 125,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,613 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,612 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,359 miles

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,625 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 30,625 miles

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

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

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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FX52 VLK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FX52 VLK, 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 FX52 VLK registered?

FX52 VLK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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