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VK52 HNR

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,093 mi
Last recorded123,093 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 HNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 123,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb in non led headlight (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb in non led headlight (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fluid leak in suspension reservoir area

Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,533 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

front wipers smeary

rear both sides shock absorber leak of oil

Fail 30 Oct 2021 109,533 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers smeary

rear both sides shock absorber leak of oil

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,541 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r accumulator has slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,475 miles

Both rear suspension units damp

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,347 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,846 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 85,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 72,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,874 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 19,702 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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VK52 HNR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HNR, 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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VK52 HNR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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