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LE51 LWD

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,044 mi
Last recorded127,044 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 LWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 127,044 miles

Engine management light ON

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

Front brake discs lipped/corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded

Service light ON

Fail 3 Apr 2014 125,041 miles

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

Engine management light ON

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

service light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,041 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

service light on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 86,623 miles

Front tyres worn low N/S/F 2.0mm...O/S/F 2.5mm

Side repeater lamps faded

Signs of a slight leak to O/S/F suspension unit.

Fail 26 Mar 2011 86,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn low N/S/F 2.0mm...O/S/F 2.5mm

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater lamps faded

Signs of a slight leak to O/S/F suspension unit.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,708 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,708 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions to low to read on meter

Fail 17 Mar 2008 61,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions to low to read on meter

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,854 miles

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

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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LE51 LWD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

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

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