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MD51 LCC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,609 mi
Last recorded171,609 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 LCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 171,609 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 171,607 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jul 2012 171,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 153,317 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension pipes

Fail 2 Jun 2011 153,317 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension pipes

Fail 2 Jun 2010 126,548 miles

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

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

oil on both front shock absorbers

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Jun 2010 126,548 miles

oil on both front shock absorbers

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Jun 2009 102,091 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside door mirror damaged

oil on both front suspension legs

Fail 10 Jun 2009 102,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside door mirror damaged

oil on both front suspension legs

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,596 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,062 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,405 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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MD51 LCC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD51 LCC, 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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MD51 LCC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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