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VX52 XRC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,423 mi
Last recorded136,423 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 136,290 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 126,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,095 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 113,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,349 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,525 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 88,355 miles

slight play at nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Oct 2006 78,911 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 71,885 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 71,309 miles

Front brake discs worn

Unab le to inspect outer sills

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 71,309 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Unab le to inspect outer sills

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 XRC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRC, 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 VX52 XRC registered?

VX52 XRC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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