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RL51 LNF

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,527 mi
Last recorded156,527 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 LNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 156,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 149,850 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 149,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 142,435 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 142,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 133,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 119,301 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 119,220 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,553 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 108,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,750 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 97,750 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 92,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 67,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,214 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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RL51 LNF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RL51 LNF, 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 RL51 LNF registered?

RL51 LNF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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