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VU52 ANV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,940 mi
Last recorded140,940 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ANV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 140,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 136,621 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 131,416 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 124,683 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 124,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 112,443 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 112,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VU52 ANV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU52 ANV, 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 VU52 ANV registered?

VU52 ANV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 ANV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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