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CX52 LVR

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 LVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 141,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 141,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 128,012 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 127,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,552 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 116,552 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,693 miles

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

oil leak under vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2007 101,534 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2006 87,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 60,355 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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CX52 LVR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX52 LVR, 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 CX52 LVR registered?

CX52 LVR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is CX52 LVR safe to buy?

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