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NU52 VZX

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,850 mi
Last recorded143,850 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 VZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 143,850 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 143,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 133,264 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 133,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,200 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 107,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,573 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 91,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,449 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 76,448 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,819 miles

Intermittant white/blue smoke apparent from exhaust.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,566 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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NU52 VZX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NU52 VZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU52 VZX registered?

NU52 VZX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is NU52 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU52 VZX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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