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VU52 CDF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,699 mi
Last recorded140,699 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 CDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 140,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 132,834 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 132,793 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside inner wing cover loose

Pass 26 Nov 2010 120,117 miles

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

drivers door mirror damaged

engine managment light on

Fail 7 Oct 2009 110,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four tyres center tread low

both rear suspension sphears slightly leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2009 110,298 miles

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

all four tyres center tread low

both rear suspension sphears slightly leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2007 95,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,076 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 69,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

suspect diesel leak around injectors. † †rear bump stops missing.

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 CDF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU52 CDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 CDF registered?

VU52 CDF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is VU52 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 CDF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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