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LC52 HFU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,653 mi
Last recorded133,653 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 HFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

dip stick handle missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2016 133,653 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

dip stick handle missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,541 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 109,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,443 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 92,059 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,059 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 81,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,991 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 52,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 34,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON THE INNER EDGE

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 HFU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

LC52 HFU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is LC52 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 HFU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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