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LD52 LXC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 LXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 52,095 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL

Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,373 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt +PLAY IN JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,435 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DERTERIORATED

OFF SIDE FRONT WISHBONE HAS PLAY

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 35,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,439 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 32,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,942 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 20,942 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,055 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 10,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cuts on offside rear and offside front tyres.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,057 miles

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

cracks on front and rear tyres.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,260 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

small crackds on both rear tyres outer wall.cut on offside rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 3,389 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 LXC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

LD52 LXC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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