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FJ52 LHE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,539 mi
Last recorded126,539 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 LHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 126,539 miles

o/s/f drop link worn. all metal pipes slightli corroded. rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 119,667 miles

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

corrosion affecting nearside rear brake caliper

wear affecting front brake discs worn to minimum thickness indicators

Fail 20 Jul 2010 119,667 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

corrosion affecting nearside rear brake caliper

wear affecting front brake discs worn to minimum thickness indicators

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2009 113,577 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2008 103,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 103,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 93,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 87,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 77,050 miles

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

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

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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FJ52 LHE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ52 LHE, 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 FJ52 LHE registered?

FJ52 LHE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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