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LF52 BCO

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 BCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016
Pass 10 Oct 2015 143,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 251,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 115,164 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 92,480 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 92,480 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,736 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Plastc sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,391 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs pitted - Recommend replacement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,391 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs pitted - Recommend replacement

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,421 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,309 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on its outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,973 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,653 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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LF52 BCO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BCO, 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 BCO registered?

LF52 BCO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is LF52 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 BCO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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