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ET02 LSU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,363 mi
Last recorded93,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 LSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror housing damaged and loose.

both no plates faded.

coolant leak.

lower engine mount rubber contaminated with oil and perished.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 88,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,471 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight play in lower collom u/j

Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,116 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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ET02 LSU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET02 LSU, 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 ET02 LSU registered?

ET02 LSU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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