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RX52 SOE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 SOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2015 113,791 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,471 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2013 111,041 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 111,041 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,999 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2012 107,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 104,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,713 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 95,890 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,000 miles

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

Nearside front hand brake cable outer casing cracked.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 71,384 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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RX52 SOE 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 69.2%.

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 RX52 SOE, 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 RX52 SOE registered?

RX52 SOE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RX52 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 SOE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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