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VA52 RYP

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,330 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,511 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,511 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,052 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,756 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 56,814 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 56,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,712 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,681 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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VA52 RYP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA52 RYP, 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 VA52 RYP registered?

VA52 RYP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is VA52 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 RYP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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