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LC52 EMX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,143 mi
Last recorded63,143 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 EMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,143 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,343 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER CLOSE TO WHEEL RIM

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,343 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,960 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Fail 24 Jun 2011 50,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,656 miles

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

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

right rear suspension displacer damp in appearance

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,232 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 42,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 40,107 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract.

o/s/r locking wheel stud broken.

o/s/r suspension unit damp.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,614 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 EMX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC52 EMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC52 EMX registered?

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

Is LC52 EMX safe to buy?

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