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LA52 WRL

2014 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2014 Citroen C559,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,157 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 81,157 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 75,679 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 75,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,944 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 62,913 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,622 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,823 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 43,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,816 miles

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

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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LA52 WRL is a 2014 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,914 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 LA52 WRL, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA52 WRL registered?

LA52 WRL is a 2014 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 November 2014.

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