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PA52 LMA

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,263 mi
Last recorded105,263 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA52 LMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear the inner part of the brake disc showing corrosion./

oil cooler showing (oil dampness)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,924 miles

inner part of the offside rear brake dics showing corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2012 100,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

inner part of the offside rear brake dics showing corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2011 96,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside covers fitted can not inspect suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,137 miles

underside covers fitted can not inspect suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,356 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 82,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,863 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,404 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,402 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,998 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 46,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,411 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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PA52 LMA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PA52 LMA, 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 PA52 LMA registered?

PA52 LMA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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