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MF52 VEK

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 118,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 118,025 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,067 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 102,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,037 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 98,037 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,386 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminated

offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx worn slightly on inner edge

spare wheel rim u/s

Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre 2-3mm of tread approx worn on inner and outer edges no visible tread

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminated

offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx worn slightly on inner edge

spare wheel rim u/s

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,169 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,682 miles

front brake pad linings 5 mm approx.

offside and nearside front tyre tread depth 3 mm approx.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,862 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx

Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx

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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MF52 VEK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF52 VEK, 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 MF52 VEK registered?

MF52 VEK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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