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VX52 UVP

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,239 mi
Last recorded92,239 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 UVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 92,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,479 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 76,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 64,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,464 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,500 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,794 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,399 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,841 miles

Nearside front rowbar link slight play.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,341 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 31,503 miles

ADVISE CANT SEE CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE PADS

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 UVP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

VX52 UVP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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