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LB02 JVL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,577 mi
Last recorded56,577 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 JVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre scuffing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system slight noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,905 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 41,530 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,137 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

noise from engine pulley/belt area

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles broken up in rear exhaust box

Fail 19 Oct 2011 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,463 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn--N/S Inner Disc Face Badly Corroded

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Outer Edge & Getting Close To Legal Limit

O/S/F Shock Absorber Damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills,Under Engine & Under Body--Limited View

Rear Suspension Seems Soft

Side Repeaters Pale

Slight Corrosion Exhaust

Windscreen Damage Only Just Acceptable--RECOMMEND EARLY ATTENTION

Wipers Smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,160 miles

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

engine under tray fitted.

n/s/front brake disc worn unevenly on the inside.

o/s repeator slightly pale.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full engine/body undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,251 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,581 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JVL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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