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KM02 LYH

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,530 mi
Last recorded149,530 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 LYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 149,530 miles

Centre and rear exhaust blowing

Centre and rear exhaust getting badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F Brake binding

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 149,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Is a 205/65/15 but should have fitted is a 195/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Centre and rear exhaust blowing

Centre and rear exhaust getting badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F Brake binding

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2014 145,087 miles

Nearside rear brake disc scored.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 144,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake disc scored.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 123,408 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 119,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 119,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 113,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 113,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 108,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,440 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 97,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 97,032 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,210 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 87,163 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 87,090 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil on minimum

Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,013 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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KM02 LYH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KM02 LYH, 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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KM02 LYH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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