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LE51 LWC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,405 mi
Last recorded183,405 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 LWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 183,405 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 183,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 169,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shocks slight leak

fan belt required immediatly

front lower arm front bush badly worn to limit

rear indicator colour

Pass 15 Sep 2009 169,718 miles

both front shocks slight leak

fan belt required immediatly

front lower arm front bush badly worn to limit

rear indicator colour

Pass 15 Sep 2008 149,111 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

fan belt split

gearbox leaking

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic undertray

Fail 15 Sep 2008 149,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front shock absorbers leaking

fan belt split

gearbox leaking

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic undertray

Pass 3 Oct 2007 131,237 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 131,237 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 121,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 121,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 101,001 miles

nearside washer

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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LE51 LWC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LE51 LWC, 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 LE51 LWC registered?

LE51 LWC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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The MOT history for LE51 LWC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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