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MV52 VBG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,920 mi
Last recorded125,920 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 VBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,920 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 125,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,090 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 119,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 113,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,168 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,311 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,949 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,069 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 65,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,852 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,088 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 32,087 miles

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

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

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 VBG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

MV52 VBG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is MV52 VBG safe to buy?

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