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LJ52 TPO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 TPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 88,919 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 87,928 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,908 miles

Nearside head lamp in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2016 84,908 miles

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

Nearside head lamp in poor condition

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,665 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,243 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,805 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,038 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 50,293 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,293 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,424 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 37,424 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TPO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ52 TPO, 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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LJ52 TPO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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