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VN52 ZGO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,069 mi
Last recorded79,069 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 ZGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,069 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,847 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 70,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,070 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2008 55,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,510 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 ZGO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

VN52 ZGO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VN52 ZGO safe to buy?

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