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LC52 HKZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,975 mi
Last recorded152,975 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 HKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 152,975 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit boot split

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 152,866 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear suspension unit boot split

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,472 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2015 137,469 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2014 125,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wear on edges.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 125,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wear on edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 118,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn/thin

hazard switch sticking

Fail 20 Feb 2013 117,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn/thin

hazard switch sticking

hdi cover insecure

oil level over filled

Fail 7 Dec 2012 117,948 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT HANDBRAKE OUTER CASINGS BROKEN AT JOINT BETWEEN PLASTIC AND METAL GUIDE TUBES

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR SILENCER VERY RUSTY AT JOIN WITH CENTER PIPE

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,748 miles

not all steel pipes visible

rear discs rusty

slight binde on o/s/f brake

Fail 9 Dec 2011 108,744 miles

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

not all steel pipes visible

rear discs rusty

slight binde on o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,783 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 94,267 miles

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

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

both hand brake outer casings starting to break open

Pass 7 Dec 2009 94,267 miles

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

both hand brake outer casings starting to break open

Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,474 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 47,753 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 HKZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ registered?

LC52 HKZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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