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LB02 BKZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,150 mi
Last recorded179,150 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 BKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 179,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 178,040 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 166,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 166,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2011 148,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play on both front steering arms

vehicle tested on wet day

Pass 14 Jun 2010 142,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 129,135 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 129,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 116,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,781 miles

Offside Front 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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LB02 BKZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB02 BKZ, 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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LB02 BKZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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