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RE52 CVB

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,997 mi
Last recorded208,997 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 208,997 miles

Rear suspension bellows deteriorating both sides but not leaking

various stone chips on windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2017 208,800 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insure (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bellows deteriorating both sides but not leaking

various stone chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2016 198,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 191,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 184,264 miles

Covers fitted to both sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside windscreen wiper blade is slightly loose on wiper arm,has wrong fitting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 184,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Covers fitted to both sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside windscreen wiper blade is slightly loose on wiper arm,has wrong fitting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 175,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge(slight)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 175,578 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge(slight)

Pass 1 May 2012 167,173 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 167,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 160,260 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 160,253 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 148,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 139,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 106,138 miles

limited inspection of nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 May 2007 96,837 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 May 2007 96,837 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 90,476 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 90,421 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RE52 CVB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RE52 CVB, 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 RE52 CVB registered?

RE52 CVB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RE52 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 CVB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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