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LJ52 PTX

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,731 mi
Last recorded189,731 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 189,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 181,120 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 167,260 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 167,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 154,988 miles

nsf and osf suspension jionts have play in

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 140,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 123,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 108,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 94,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 84,935 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 PTX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

LJ52 PTX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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