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LA51 TFJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,720 mi
Last recorded127,720 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 TFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,720 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 127,720 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,722 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,943 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 105,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 85,825 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,241 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,340 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 58,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side mirror glass loose

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 TFJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

LA51 TFJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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