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VX02 VLH

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,943 mi
Last recorded152,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 152,943 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 152,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 138,972 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 130,074 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 130,074 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 127,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2006 100,593 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2006 100,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VX02 VLH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX02 VLH, 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 VX02 VLH registered?

VX02 VLH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is VX02 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX02 VLH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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