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SP13 LZJ

2013 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,729 mi
Last recorded97,729 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,729 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 97,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,418 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 84,414 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 72,266 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing flat spots inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing flat spots inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 56,048 miles

Suspension component leaking reservoir (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing flat spots inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing flat spots inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,935 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 20,369 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2016 20,369 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour emitting yellow light (1.7.6)

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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SP13 LZJ is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,574 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 SP13 LZJ, 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 13 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP13 LZJ registered?

SP13 LZJ is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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