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LJ52 PSO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,751 mi
Last recorded63,751 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 PSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,094 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking Feed pipe/hose split and leaking hydraulic fluid. (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem rubber perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 5 May 2018 59,478 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,190 miles

rear sub frame slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,094 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 40,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,861 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 16,215 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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LJ52 PSO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 LJ52 PSO, 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 LJ52 PSO registered?

LJ52 PSO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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