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VN52 BJJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,221 mi
Last recorded154,221 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 BJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 154,221 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 150,871 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 146,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 136,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear compensator valve damp but not clearly leaking at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 128,082 miles

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

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

high level brake lamp disconnected

Fail 7 Aug 2010 128,043 miles

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre low

osf tyre worn smooth close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2009 116,946 miles

rear suspension sphere damp with fluid

Pass 11 Sep 2008 106,985 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 106,917 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 97,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,778 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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VN52 BJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN52 BJJ, 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 VN52 BJJ registered?

VN52 BJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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