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LA51 FBD

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,239 mi
Last recorded171,239 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 171,239 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 165,664 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 165,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

water leak. Bottom of radiator hose.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 153,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 153,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 141,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 134,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 128,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 119,325 miles

plastic covers fitted to floor panals and outer sills

Pass 11 Nov 2006 111,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 103,324 miles

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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LA51 FBD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA51 FBD, 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 LA51 FBD registered?

LA51 FBD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is LA51 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 FBD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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