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LJ02 UMB

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,296 mi
Last recorded164,296 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 UMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 164,296 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 164,296 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil suspension fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 153,460 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a puncture

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged hydraulic sphere slight misting of fluid (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 153,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a puncture

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged hydraulic sphere slight misting of fluid (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 144,939 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 144,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 136,709 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 136,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 130,032 miles

Breather pipe (suspension) split offside front

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Dampness at rear suspension sphere offside

Fail 16 Jun 2012 130,032 miles

Breather pipe (suspension) split offside front

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Dampness at rear suspension sphere offside

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 May 2011 123,453 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 123,453 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 119,120 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 119,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 115,721 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 115,702 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 106,373 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,884 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,439 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 UMB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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