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MV52 VBF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,032 mi
Last recorded83,032 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 83,032 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,353 miles

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,353 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,099 miles

o/s front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s front tyre low edges of tread

o/s front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,447 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 37,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,658 miles

front screen has light damage marks caused by a previous? failed wiper blade?

slight bind on o/s/f brake

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 VBF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

MV52 VBF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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