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LA51 PZJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,408 mi
Last recorded135,408 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 PZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 135,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 130,394 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 130,286 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 121,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 120,038 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp remooved at time of re-test

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Nov 2009 120,037 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Sep 2008 110,902 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 110,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 108,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 100,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 100,843 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PZJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

LA51 PZJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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