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VN51 XLK

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,322 miles

front disc pads appear low

Fail 1 Feb 2017 94,322 miles

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

front disc pads appear low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,732 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear silencer joint

nearside front suspension strut shows a light misting of oil

Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,732 miles

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorating at rear silencer joint

nearside front suspension strut shows a light misting of oil

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,770 miles

light misting of oil from nearside front suspension strut

Fail 12 Nov 2007 36,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light misting of oil from nearside front suspension strut

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 24,133 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 24,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

some imbalance on front brake effort

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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VN51 XLK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN51 XLK, 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 VN51 XLK registered?

VN51 XLK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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