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LF52 BZC

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,825 mi
Last recorded104,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 BZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 104,825 miles

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

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

Slight play in N/S/R radius arm bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,825 miles

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

Slight play in N/S/R radius arm bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Jan 2012 90,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,741 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 81,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,192 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,192 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 65,286 miles

Near side front tyre low on tread

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,286 miles

Near side front tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,731 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 57,731 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2007 50,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BZC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LF52 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

LF52 BZC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is LF52 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 BZC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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