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LJ02 EZX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

160,859 mi
Last recorded160,859 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 EZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 160,859 miles

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 12 Aug 2024 160,702 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 8 Aug 2023 150,399 miles

chip in screen

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 150,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip in screen

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 142,247 miles

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

Fail 8 Aug 2022 142,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

Pass 6 Aug 2021 133,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 133,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 133,762 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,379 miles

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 126,221 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 116,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,230 miles

DIP STICK BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM

OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM

Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,230 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking PIPE BROKEN (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DIP STICK BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM

OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,829 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil dip stick broken

Fail 6 Jul 2017 95,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

oil dip stick broken

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases reqs catalyst back exhaust system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,614 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,270 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,327 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

CAT SILENCER SLIGHTLY NOISY WHEN REVS TAKEN UP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION ON JOIN PIPE OF EXHAUST

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blow rear

front shockers poor

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,659 miles

exhaust blow rear

front shockers poor

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,311 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 43,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,520 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,799 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,799 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,360 miles

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

slight knock from steering column

Fail 14 Jul 2008 27,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight knock from steering column

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,935 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 18,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,904 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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LJ02 EZX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 LJ02 EZX, 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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LJ02 EZX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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