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RF52 CVV

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 CVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 140,648 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wing damaged

slight roughness o/s/r w/bearing

small chip in w/screen

Fail 13 Jan 2011 140,648 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wing damaged

slight roughness o/s/r w/bearing

small chip in w/screen

Pass 29 Jan 2010 125,810 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2010 125,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2009 108,287 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 93,552 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 93,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,112 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,660 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 73,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s outer sill panel cover trim not fixed

Fail 2 Aug 2006 73,652 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diesel addative level low

Engine under tray broken

N/S door mirror glass broken

Radiator not correctly fixed in possition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windsreen washer resivior cap missing

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,495 miles

nearside door mirror cracked.

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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RF52 CVV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 RF52 CVV, 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 RF52 CVV registered?

RF52 CVV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is RF52 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 CVV 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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