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MV52 BVA

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,166 mi
Last recorded112,166 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 BVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rubber return pipe from suspension weeping

Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front handbrake caliper lever sticky

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,920 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,731 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 66,640 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,286 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,241 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,220 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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MV52 BVA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MV52 BVA, 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 MV52 BVA registered?

MV52 BVA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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