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LA51 THV

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,390 mi
Last recorded84,390 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 THV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,390 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust Rear silencer deteriorated at joint

Near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Near side rear tyre worn on inside edge below limit suggest tyre be changed asap

Off Side front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Service light illuminated

Third gear selected when trying to select first suggest gear box be checked & rectified asap

Fail 10 Mar 2009 84,381 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust Rear silencer deteriorated at joint

Fuel level very low

Near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Near side rear tyre worn on inside edge below limit suggest tyre be changed asap

Off Side front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Service light illuminated

Fail 3 Apr 2007 127,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2007 127,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2006 152,178 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 THV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 THV, 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 THV registered?

LA51 THV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is LA51 THV safe to buy?

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