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VN52 OSZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre perished on outer side wall

osf tyre wearing oninner shoulder

osr tyre worn on inner shouldert

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,287 miles

Oil leak

rear discs poor

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,569 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 37,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,477 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber smooth.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,847 miles

Nearside 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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VN52 OSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

VN52 OSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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