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RX52 VKS

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,784 mi
Last recorded140,784 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 VKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 140,784 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 140,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 132,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,237 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 123,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 104,972 miles

Airbag warning illuminated indicating fault

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 95,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,709 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR PANEL INSECURE

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

UNDERSHIELD DAMAGED

Fail 6 Mar 2009 63,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR PANEL INSECURE

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

UNDERSHIELD DAMAGED

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,763 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,151 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2005 44,582 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 VKS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

RX52 VKS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 VKS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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