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LA51 JVP

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,600 mi
Last recorded102,600 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,600 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to perish

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brakes binding slightly

engine undertray broken

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,999 miles

n/s/r lamp lense has water in bottom section

wheel trims fitted unable to inspect brake pads

Fail 2 Apr 2009 74,999 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r lamp lense has water in bottom section

wheel trims fitted unable to inspect brake pads

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,838 miles

o/s rear door does not open

Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s rear door does not open

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,114 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

tracking check advised / nearside rear seat belt not tested due to car seat fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,163 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JVP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA51 JVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 JVP registered?

LA51 JVP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is LA51 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 JVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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