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VK52 FZZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,131 mi
Last recorded181,131 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 FZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2014 181,131 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 181,131 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 168,203 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2012 155,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2012 155,585 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2011 128,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,208 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 112,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 103,452 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,452 miles

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 26 Sep 2008 98,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 82,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,615 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 43,600 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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VK52 FZZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK52 FZZ, 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 VK52 FZZ registered?

VK52 FZZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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