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VX52 TXA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 TXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,865 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

damage to the nearside wing mirror

Fail 6 Nov 2013 77,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

damage to the nearside wing mirror

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,126 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

boot struts defective

rear exhaust poor condition

service light

slight play offside inner tie rod

Fail 2 Nov 2012 70,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

boot struts defective

rear exhaust poor condition

service light

slight play offside inner tie rod

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,012 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 62,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,729 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,532 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,146 miles

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)

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

near side front wing mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,976 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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VX52 TXA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 VX52 TXA, 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 VX52 TXA registered?

VX52 TXA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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