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SP52 LPO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,138 mi
Last recorded91,138 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 LPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,138 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 91,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,152 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side wiper torn

Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side wiper torn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,169 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,169 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,655 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,349 miles

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

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

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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SP52 LPO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SP52 LPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP52 LPO registered?

SP52 LPO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SP52 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 LPO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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