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C5 LJR

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,944 mi
Last recorded52,944 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LJR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,944 miles

Front brake discs corroded!

Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,560 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 43,750 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,740 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,980 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,899 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 38,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,583 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 30,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,411 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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C5 LJR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C5 LJR, 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 C5 LJR registered?

C5 LJR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is C5 LJR safe to buy?

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