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VN51 XNK

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,733 mi
Last recorded142,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 142,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front headight aim deteriorated..

Fail 12 Jan 2012 142,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front headight aim deteriorated..

Pass 24 Jan 2011 128,767 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wheels have a slight brake bind

both side repeators slightly discoloured

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads require attention soon

handbrake travel on limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit and requires replacing soon

Pass 23 Jan 2010 122,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 119,778 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 113,418 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 73,911 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 73,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil at minimun on dipstick

N/S rear position lamp very bright

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)

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 XNK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XNK, 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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VN51 XNK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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