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LA51 TLF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,371 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 65,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 60,894 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,142 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 53,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,366 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,137 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 33,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,643 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,643 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,691 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 TLF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

LA51 TLF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LA51 TLF safe to buy?

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