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PK52 VVF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,332 mi
Last recorded101,332 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 VVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,332 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box deteriorated

dip beam operated by front fog light switch

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box deteriorated

dip beam operated by front fog light switch

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

hydrolastic fluid leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer egde

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

windscreen scratched

Fail 6 Dec 2012 89,987 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

hydrolastic fluid leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer egde

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Oct 2011 76,358 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,625 miles

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 65,625 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front disc inner face corroding

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,014 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 52,014 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,689 miles

o/s rear disc corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,309 miles

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

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

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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PK52 VVF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PK52 VVF, 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 PK52 VVF registered?

PK52 VVF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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