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LD52 DMF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,645 mi
Last recorded165,645 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 DMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 165,645 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 165,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking boot split (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 157,161 miles

Nearside Rear accuator dust bellows damaged

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

engine covers fitted

engine fault light on dash

rear wiper blade u/s

undershield covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 157,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear accuator dust bellows damaged

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

engine covers fitted

engine fault light on dash

rear wiper blade u/s

undershield covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 150,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 150,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 139,654 miles

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 11 Sep 2012 127,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 127,359 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stoplamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,022 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,570 miles

engine covers fitted

offside front shocker slight damp patch

Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,791 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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LD52 DMF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD52 DMF, 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 LD52 DMF registered?

LD52 DMF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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