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LX52 ZJE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,398 mi
Last recorded174,398 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 ZJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 174,398 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 174,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 169,189 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 169,183 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 164,123 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 164,123 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 151,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 151,237 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 146,339 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 146,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 140,963 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 140,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 143,389 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 126,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 117,994 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 110,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LX52 ZJE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX52 ZJE, 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 LX52 ZJE registered?

LX52 ZJE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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