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LA51 JTV

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,174 mi
Last recorded148,174 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 JTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 148,174 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 131,874 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 131,870 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 125,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear to front discs

Pass 8 Dec 2009 123,666 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 121,397 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 114,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 103,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 92,474 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 92,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r no plate lamp cover missing

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 JTV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple 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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

LA51 JTV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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