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RF52 XVR

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 XVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 114,541 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 May 2019 105,992 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 May 2018 101,224 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 101,224 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,867 miles

Nearside number plate lamp dim but still illuminating plate.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 12 May 2015 88,951 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 12 May 2015 88,951 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,584 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear and centre rear suspension units damp

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,616 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,196 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 70,196 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,195 miles

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

offside number plate light cover missing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 64,195 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside number plate light cover missing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,054 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 58,054 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,766 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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RF52 XVR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XVR, 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 RF52 XVR registered?

RF52 XVR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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