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LA02 CJJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,832 mi
Last recorded65,832 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 CJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,832 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION FEED PIPE

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR ACCUMULATOR PIPE

Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION FEED PIPE

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR ACCUMULATOR PIPE

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,946 miles

Rear suspension accumulator unit slightly leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,069 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,757 miles

front suspension legs slightly weeping

rear box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension accumulator misty with fluid.

Offside front suspension high pressure pipes misty with fluid (slight leak)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension accumulator misty with fluid.

Offside front suspension high pressure pipes misty with fluid (slight leak)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,092 miles

slight leak from offside front suspension feed pipe

slight leak from rear sphere

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,493 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,282 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,035 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 32,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front fluid suspension unit leaking slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,938 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 24,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,917 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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LA02 CJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 LA02 CJJ, 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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LA02 CJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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