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VK52 DJZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,385 mi
Last recorded120,385 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 DJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 120,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 120,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NOT CHECKED DUE TO WASHERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 110,315 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2019 110,313 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,863 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,834 miles

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

slight blow exhaust joint

slight play both sides front anti roll bar drop link joints

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,034 miles

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

both nearside tyres worn to approx 2mm

offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm and badly worn inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,331 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn to approx 2.5mm and worn low on edges

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link joint

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,876 miles

play nearside front anti roll bar drop link joint

Fail 7 Dec 2012 57,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play nearside front anti roll bar drop link joint

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,359 miles

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link joint

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,214 miles

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

slight wear nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,633 miles

rear tyres wearing

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop linkage

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,017 miles

tyres wearing to various degrees

Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,595 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,889 miles

All tyres worn very low,offside rear & nearside front below below 2mm.

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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VK52 DJZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK52 DJZ, 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 VK52 DJZ registered?

VK52 DJZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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