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LA51 SZP

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 SZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre - winter tyre noted as being fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in centre section of tyre noted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre - winter tyre noted as being fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box support bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 18 Mar 2017 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre - winter tyre noted as being fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in centre section of tyre noted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre - winter tyre noted as being fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box support bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,212 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside screenwash not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,075 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside headlight poor pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside headlight poor pattern

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,074 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2008 33,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,429 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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LA51 SZP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

LA51 SZP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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