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VF02 LJJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,448 mi
Last recorded79,448 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,712 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise offside and nearside front brake discs slighly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2010 71,921 miles

Both front seat belt retracting mechanisms weak

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

Front discs lipped

Front shocks damp

N/s/f tyre wor on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,658 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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VF02 LJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VF02 LJJ, 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 VF02 LJJ registered?

VF02 LJJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is VF02 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 LJJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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