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LD52 DHG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 DHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe/suspension damp

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 134,109 miles

oil leaking

rear back plates corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 133,928 miles

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

oil leaking

rear back plates corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 128,644 miles

Nearside Rear suspension sphere has a slight misting of oil

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 128,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear suspension sphere has a slight misting of oil

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight misting of oil around rear suspension sphere

Pass 26 Aug 2014 115,894 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,265 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

recommend new nearside number plate lamp unit,cover missing.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 110,265 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

recommend new nearside number plate lamp unit,cover missing.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 104,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fuel tank straps corroding,

has has slight oil leak.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

slight seepage from offside front suspension pipe.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 104,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroding,

has has slight oil leak.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

slight seepage from offside front suspension pipe.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 104,593 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,967 miles

front suspension units damp

rear suspension component damp

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2011 98,967 miles

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

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

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

front suspension units damp

rear suspension component damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 92,460 miles

both front suspension units damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,317 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 86,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 74,281 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Nov 2006 74,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

both rear wheels starting to bind

engine management light on

Fail 13 Dec 2005 62,056 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 61,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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LD52 DHG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LD52 DHG, 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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LD52 DHG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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