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GL02 LZM

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,307 mi
Last recorded70,307 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 LZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,240 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded badly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,119 miles

Nearside Front slight fluid seepage from either power steering hose or suspension hydraulic hose

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear just before the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 69,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight fluid seepage from either power steering hose or suspension hydraulic hose

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear just before the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,289 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,976 miles

Evidence of slight LHM fluid leak around pipes above rack area

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Evidence of slight LHM fluid leak around pipes above rack area

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

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

Offside registration plate lamp not white light

Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,923 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 30,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,277 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,502 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 18,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,725 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and baffles loose.

rear tyres perishing.

slight leak from power steering return hose.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,806 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,776 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 12,142 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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GL02 LZM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL02 LZM, 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 GL02 LZM registered?

GL02 LZM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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