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VX52 TXK

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,707 mi
Last recorded15,707 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 TXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front damage to wing

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 149,770 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to retract.

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 149,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front seatbelts slow to retract.

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 136,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 136,736 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 124,893 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,893 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 103,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 103,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,348 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,125 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 59,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,868 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,020 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 40,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,768 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 TXK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX52 TXK, 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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VX52 TXK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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