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LF52 BBV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,035 mi
Last recorded149,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 BBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 149,035 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,192 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 115,383 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,378 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,173 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,396 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight lenses fading [ scratched ]

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,204 miles

headlight lenses fading [ scratched ]

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,930 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 57,913 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,522 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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LF52 BBV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF52 BBV, 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 LF52 BBV registered?

LF52 BBV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is LF52 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 BBV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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