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LC52 EJG

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 EJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,894 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,185 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,137 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

eml on at time of test

engine cover undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

sill protectors fitted

slight play in both inner rack ends

Fail 23 Dec 2016 87,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems (4.1.D.1e)

eml on at time of test

engine cover undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

sill protectors fitted

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,456 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust corroded

hand brake lever as free play

Fail 6 Jan 2016 85,456 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front seat belts slow to retract

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust corroded

hand brake lever as free play

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,098 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,082 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 77,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 77,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 74,726 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 74,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,622 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,690 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,841 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,212 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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LC52 EJG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LC52 EJG, 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 LC52 EJG registered?

LC52 EJG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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