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LF51 HGL

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,584 mi
Last recorded74,584 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 74,584 miles

Front Oil leak underside ()

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

oily around offside front under wheel arch

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 31 May 2016 72,830 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,964 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,374 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,574 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,574 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,200 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,112 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,104 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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LF51 HGL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF51 HGL, 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 LF51 HGL registered?

LF51 HGL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is LF51 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 HGL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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