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CP51 LBF

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,580 mi
Last recorded131,580 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 131,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Gas suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,962 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension > Suspension unit - Damp

Rear Fluid suspension > Pipes - Damp

Fail 25 Jan 2016 126,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper arm retaining spring missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension > Suspension unit - Damp

Rear Fluid suspension > Pipes - Damp

Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,053 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fuel filter housing is damp

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension unit is damp

Pass 26 Jan 2015 121,053 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fuel filter housing is damp

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension unit is damp

Fail 31 Jan 2014 115,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front wiper arm spring missing but wiper does still clear the windscreen effectively

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front wiper arm spring missing but wiper does still clear the windscreen effectively

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,770 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 108,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 100,180 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 100,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 83,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,324 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,813 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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CP51 LBF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black 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 CP51 LBF, 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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CP51 LBF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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