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VO52 MSX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,591 mi
Last recorded66,591 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 MSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 66,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 63,797 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 63,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 60,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 56,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edge and slightly perished

Fail 17 May 2011 56,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edge and slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2010 51,807 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 51,807 miles

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

Noise has been noted on the nearside rear wheel ; unable to determine cause during inspection - suggest wheel be removed & further investigated

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 16,306 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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VO52 MSX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO52 MSX, 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 VO52 MSX registered?

VO52 MSX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is VO52 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 MSX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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